« Return to Obituaries | Print
Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Powers Cemetery
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
Larry Albert Workman, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora.
He was born December 17, 1942, in Flora, the son of Raymond and Marie (Green) Workman. On October 26, 1963, he married Janice S. Brown in Flora, and together they shared 51 wedding anniversaries until her passing on July 17, 2015.
Larry had worked at Valley Steel, Ames Sawmill, and retired from GSI in Flora, but it was his 35 years of cutting firewood that truly reflected his love of hard, honest work. He enjoyed Chicago Bears football, westerns on TV, and the shared moments with Janice over the years tending to their garden. Larry attended Brush Creek Church.
He is survived by his 2 sons: Larry D. Workman of Flora and Troy E. Workman of Xenia; 4 grandchildren: Autumn (Ernie) Baugh of Asheboro, North Carolina, Jake (Brandi) Bennett of Du Quoin, Ethan (Jessica) Workman of Bible Grove, and Kirsten (Thomas) Slater of Zenith; 6 great-grandchildren: Jase, Lynnex, Nolan, Runa, Warren, and Silas; siblings: Janice K. Workman of Flora, Norman (Shirley) Workman of Flora, and Carl (Lois) Workman of Flora; and 2 sisters-in-law: Marilyn Workman of Wayne County and Dixie Young of Xenia.
He was preceded in passing by his parents; wife; 2 sisters: Dorothy Senters and Sheila Shipley; and 3 brothers: Charles Workman, Wayne Workman, and Raymond Workman.
A funeral ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Brother Rodney Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
Feb 5, 1976 - Sep 30, 2025
Aug 25, 1937 - Sep 26, 2025
Nov 18, 2024 - Sep 26, 2025
Mar 1, 1957 - Sep 13, 2025
Jul 1, 1940 - Sep 12, 2025
My sincere condolences, he and my dad worked alot of years together at Valley Steele. I've heard alot of stories. He was a super great guy. Ill miss running into him. Prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Shelly
Sorry for the families loss.
My deepest condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss. (((Hugs)))
Larry was a member of our FHS class of "62. I always enjoyed talking with him when I saw at him at WalMart buying groceries. He had the best smile. Love and prayers.
RIP -Ole Sunnyside neighbor.
So for your loss. He will be missed. Sweed was one of a kind.Always smilen an spoke to ya always..Hard work n Man. Hugs prayers an love to all the family.
Troy and Larry, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers for you two and the rest of the family.
So sorry to hear about your dad.....Prayers for the family 🙏🙏🙏
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for the family 🙏
I am so sorry for your loss, prayers for you all.
Larry & Troy, I always loved running into your Dad! He was so friendly & always smiling. May your memories bring you comfort.
Prayers for all his family!
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Larry Dale, Troy family and friends. So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. He will surely be missed. Hugs and prayers for all 🙏.
Sad to see this was my friend and neighbor for years. God bless.
With love and prayers, David Lewis
Frank & Bright Funeral Home
and Cremation Services
500 North Main Street
Flora, Illinois 62839
Phone : (618) 662-2141
Fax: (618) 662-4600
Email: [email protected]
