Larry Henry Vest

LARRY VEST

GRAFTON – Larry Henry Vest, 72, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born on May 26, 1952, in Fairborn, Ohio, the son of the late Richard and Edith (Brown) Schmitt.

On April 16, 1977, he married Joyce (Becker) Vest, in Bartelso, Illinois. Together, they built a life rooted in love, hard work and family.

Larry resided in Alton for many years before settling in Jersey County in 1988. He spent his early career as a union laborer before becoming a self-employed stone mason. He took great pride in his craft, passing his skill and work ethic down to his sons, two of whom followed in his footsteps.

An avid outdoorsman, Larry found peace in nature. He enjoyed tending to his garden and took great pride in keeping his lawn well-manicured.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce Vest of Grafton; four sons, Duane (Sara) Vest of Grafton, Alan Vest (Ben Thompson) of San Diego, California, Brian Vest of Grafton and Corey Vest (Jeremy) Roundcount) of Sacramento, California; three grandchildren, Logan Henry Vest, Julie Ann Vest and Alex Kristopher Vest; a brother, Ricky Schmitt of Lebanon, Illinois; as well as a sister, Michelle Schmitt of St. Louis, Missouri.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Vest and Randy Schmitt.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until time of funeral services at 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Burial will follow at Noble Cemetery in Otterville.

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