Larry VanMeter Obituary
The world bids farewell to Larry VanMeter of Petersburg, West Virginia, departing on October 2, 2025 at the age of 70. Larry leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Larry VanMeter to show support.
Though Larry has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his mother Thelma Chapman; his wife Wendy VanMeter (Whetzel); and his son Donnie "Boonie" Whetzel. He is survived by: his close friend Hellen "Sissy" Bean; his daughters, Barbara Shook of Cumberland, MD and Teresa Myers (Tim) of Moorefield, WV; his grandchildren, Whisper Starkey (John), Carmen Taylor (Daniel), Floyd Shook and Timothy "Tub" Myers; his great grandchild Liam Taylor; and his sister Karen Keplinger (Paul) of Arthur, WV. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
