Lionel Edwin Lagrow Jr.

Lionel Edwin LaGrow, Jr., age 93, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in the loving arms of his wife Ruth of 34 years with his children and some of his grandchildren present at his home in Lake Placid, Florida.  He was born December 23, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Lionel Edwin and Erma (Turcott) LaGrow, Sr. Brother – Bob LaGrow (Ann) of Columbus, OH; Late Sister – Theresa Santora of Ohio.

Lionel had been a Lake Placid resident since 1960. He was a United States Veteran who served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a member of the local VFW, American Legion, Moose, and Elks Lodge. He served two terms as Mayor of Lake Placid. He is survived by his Wife – Ruth LaGrow of Lake Placid, FL; Daughters – Lenice Scheuerman (Bob) of Sebring, FL; Linda High (Dave) of Sebring, FL; Kimberly Hall of Ocala, FL; Sons – Kenneth LaGrow (Rhonda) of Sebring, FL; William “Billy” LaGrow (Linda) of Flowery Branch, GA; Keith LaGrow (Lorraine) of Sebring, FL. He has 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, nieces, and nephews.

Celebration of Life service

Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 3:00pm

Crossroads Church

6424 US HWY 27 S

Sebring, FL 33876

Veteran Memorial service

Date & time to be announced

Florida National Cemetery

6502 SW 102 ^nd Ave.

Bushnell, FL 33513

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com