Larry A. Rebardie Sr. was born March 12, 1941, in Berwick, Louisiana to George and Annie (Blanchard) Rebardie. He passed away November 12, 2022, at the age of 81.
For many years Larry was an ocean-going Tugboat Captain and he entertained many with stories of his adventures. He was a grandfather figure to many young ones through the years with a special fondness for Abigail Brumbraugh.
Larry was an active member of The Thayer Congregation of Jehovah’s witnesses. He will be greatly missed by friends and loved ones.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Virginia (Stewart) Rebardie; two sons Larry Jr., wife Gwen and Warren, wife Jennifer; six grandchildren, Chris, Tyrell, Logan, Nikki, Blake, and Emily; five great-grandchildren; two sisters Anna Mae Lodrigue and Joyce Ann Rebardie; one brother Harry “Putt” Rebardie.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents George and Annie Rebardie; one son Derrick Rebardie; two brothers George Rebardie Jr. and Julius “Jutt” Rebardie.
Memorial service will be Saturday, November 26, 2022, 1:30 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Thayer, Missouri.
November 23, 2022 @ 5:26 pm
I’m sorry to learn of Mr. Rebardi’s death. I rode the school bus & attended school with his boys. He was out neighbor for years. Mr. Rebardi’s was a really, good man.