Lawrence "Larry" Merril Heath of Louisville passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 20, 2024.

He was born August 27, 1948, son of Merril Heath and Alberta Pease.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of almost 56 years, Mattie Lucille Minter Heath; daughter, Lisa Ann Knuckles of Lexington, KY; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Tonia Heath of Shepherdsville, KY; three grandsons, Shane (Chelsea), and Nicholas (Alicia) Butler and Justin Lee; three great granddaughters, Averie, Amelia and Austyn Butler; and one great grandson, Hank Butler.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; only sibling, Marilyn; and niece, Donna.

His funeral is 2pm Monday, September 30, 2024 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.  Visitation is after 11am until the time of the service.