Larry Marcum, 70, of Somerset, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility after an extended illness.

He was born on March 12, 1951 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, son of the late Orville Pearl Marcum and Flonnie Mae Brown Marcum.

He was a machine operator with Southern Bell Dairy for over 29 years prior to his retirement.  Larry was a hardworking, industrious and generous man who loved his family.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, farming and watching his favorite tv shows; “Gunsmoke and “Car Races”.  Larry’s greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was also enthusiastic about watching his granddaughter work her horses.  Larry was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Nelson Valley Baptist Church.  He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers; Donald Marcum, Orville Marcum, Billy Marcum, Lloyd Marcum, Kenneth Marcum, Carl Marcum, Vernon Owens, Ray Owens, Raymond Marcum and Ralph Marcum, four sisters; Artie Mae Jenkins, Madgeline Roberts, Lucille (John) Farmer and Helen Faye Marcum along with a great-grandchild; Greyson Lane Marcum and a nephew; Jordan Nicholas, a sister-in-law; Wanda June Estep. His father and mother-in law; Robert and Nancy Flynn.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Carolyn Flynn Marcum of Somerset, two sons; Bobby Joe (Joni) Marcum and Brandon Lee (Cora Lea) all of Somerset, three grandchildren; Tyler (Heylee) Marcum, Kylee Michele Marcum and Lyndsey Kristen Marcum, one great-grandchild; Brenlee Jo Marcum and a sister; Mildred Franklin of Somerset, as well as a sister-in-law; Shelia Nicholas,  several nieces and nephews and a host other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in the Chapel of Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory. 

The Funeral Service will be at 12:00 noon in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Lawson and Bro. Kevin Bullock officiating.

Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the King of Kings Radio Station, 93 Rainbow Terrace, Somerset, Kentucky  42503.

You may offer condolences and sign the online register book at www.somersetundertaking.com

Due to covid concerns, mask will be required and it is requested that social distances be observed.