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:
Crossroads Church
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