Larry Sterling Neighbors

Visitation: Wednesday, 4 to 8 PM

Services: Thursday, 9 AM

Larry Sterling Neighbors, 68, of Evansville, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Good Samaritan Home. Larry was born at home, in Evansville, the firstborn child to Sterling Britt and Nannetta (Huebner) Neighbors. Three siblings followed: Phyllis, Thelma, and Richard. He attended White Elementary School and Reitz High School in Evansville. Larry received his GED in 1970 and also served in the Air Force. He worked in Evansville for several years before moving to Florida where he worked security for Bush Gardens in Tampa, FL and other security assignments. He also worked as a supervisor for Winn Dixie and in pest control. Larry had seven daughters and loved them and his grandchildren very much. On April 20, 1991, he married Shannon Dunbar, his wife of 18 years. He embraced his second family, Gayle and Harold, Mike and Maryann, and their children and thought of them as his own. Larry was a member of St. Benedict's Cathedral and a member of the CRHP team and church choir. He was an active member of the East Side Lion's Club. He participated in league bowling for a number of years. He also tutored English as a second language. Many will remember Larry for the unique watercolor paintings he gave as gifts. He also loved to cook and enjoyed fishing. He was a good Christian who loved his wife, Shannon, very much. Larry and Shannon especially had fun kidding around and teasing each other. Larry was friendly and, after a hug, always had a peppermint candy for family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Pam Neighbors. Larry is survived by his wife, Shannon Dunbar; six daughters, Beth Barnes (Marion), Ruth Cheaney (David), Michelle Neighbors, Cindy Neighbors, Andrea Neighbors, and Ann Neighbors; stepchildren, Gayle Coomes (Harold), Mike Dunbar (Maryann), Tina McManis (Tim); fifteen grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren; siblings, Phyllis Hanes (Bob), Thelma Brandt (Harry), and Richard Neighbors (Betty). Funeral services will be Thursday, November 19, 2009 beginning with prayers at 8:30 a.m. at Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Miller & Miller Colonial Chapel, 100 E. Columbia St. Evansville, IN, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Benedict's Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, IN. Rev. Gregory Chamberlin, O.S.B. will officiate. Burial will be in Tupman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Miller & Miller Colonial Chapel where the East Side Lion's Club will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict's Cathedral, Good Samaritan, or East Side Lion's Club. Condolences may be made online @titzerfuneralhomes.com.