Lewis James Larkey Jr, 62, of Follansbee, WV passed on August 3, 2019 at Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville, Ohio. He was born on June 19, 1957 to the late Lewis and Martha Huff Larkey.

Lewis had a smile that would light up a room, possessing a skill that magically made people smile. He had artistic abilities making him a phenomenal designer and builder. If it was broken, he could fix it and if you could think of it, he could create it. He also enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.

Survived by his daughter Anne Marie Larkey, 3 grandchildren, sisters Sandy Larkey Gima, Kathy Larkey Decapio and brother Marshal(Kim) Larkey, nieces and nephews and longtime close friend Diane Reece.

He was preceded on death by his son Lewis James Larkey III, daughter Jennifer Lynn Larkey and sister Paula Larkey.

There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by Schuetz Funeral Home, 235 Clifton Ave, Mingo Junction, OH.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch,

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.