Larry Askew, 78, left for heaven on Friday, February 11, 2022.

He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.

Larry was born in McMinnville, Tennessee. on August 13, 1943. He later moved to Chattanooga where he resided primarily in the Harrison-Ooltewah area. Larry worked for Overnite Transportation Company where he was known as “Hounddog”. He was a member of Harrison Masonic Lodge 114 for many years. He also became an amateur radio operator and was a member of the Chattanooga Amateur Radio Club, where he also participated in the ARES emergency service. Larry, also known as Pepaw, has touched many hearts in his lifetime including Aidan Muccino “Uncle-Aideen”, Dylan Creasman “Dilly”, Kayla Green “Coconut Pie”, Caleb Brown “KW”, Victor Bednarski ‘Vic’, Richard Bednarski ‘Rich’, Maddi McCracken ‘Matti-Patti’, Katie Lewis ‘Pineapple Pie’ and the 2019 Bradley Bearettes.

Larry was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Aline Askew, and his sister, Charlene Smith.

He leaves to watch over the love of his life, his 59-year-old wife, Jean; his beloved son, Steve Askew; his loving and caring daughter, Joanne Askew Martin; grandson, Kane “Toodle” Hullender; and his granddaughter, Kaitlin “Sweet-Tater” Hullender (who gave him the proudest and happiest years of his life).

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 15 at Turner Funeral Home on Highway 58 from 4-8 p.m.

A Masonic funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 16 at noon at Lakewood Memorial Gardens East.

The pallbearers will be Steve Askew, Kane Hullender, Aidan Muccino, Dylan Creasman, Ronnie Davis and Caleb Brown.

Please share your memories and express your condolences to www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are being made by Turner Funeral Home, Hwy 58 Chapel (423) 622-3171.