Larry L. Bertie

Larry Lee Bertie, 75, of South Point, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was born September 8, 1944 in San Bernardino, CA, son of the late Joe Lee and Henrietta Bertie. His father was a military pilot who was killed in a plane crash at the end of WWII. Larry then came to Huntington to live with his aunt and uncle, Rayma and Charles Wilson and their daughter Jo Ellen. He was a graduate of Marshall Lab School. He attended West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery, WV and received degrees in Civil Engineering and Business Administration. He also received a Master's degree in Safety Management from Marshall University. He was a Construction Engineer for 30 years and retired from Marathon Petroleum. His greatest joy and love in life was his family. He is survived by Vicki, his wife of fifty years and daughters, Jacinda Bertie-Cockerham of Richmond, KY (husband Lucas) and MirandaBertie Dickerson (husband Matthew) of Beavercreek, OH. He was "Pop" to his cherished grandchildren, Olivia and Ian Dickerson. Also surviving is a sister, Linda Grajkowski, her husband and sons of Twentynine Palms, CA; his brother-in-law, Terry Egnor and wife LuAnne; nephew Trevor Egnor (wife Cheryl) and several other nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Larry was a retired Command Master Chief with the United States Navy at RNMBC 20 Battalion in Columbus, OH. He was a proud Seabee and served in Vietnam helping build a hospital at Da Nang. He was proud of his military service and to have served his country. He was a life member of Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-1. He and Vicki attended Madison Avenue Christian Church. In retirement, Larry enjoyed golf, gardening and travel. He & Vicki traveled throughout Europe, China, Peru/Machu Picchu, South America and multiple other countries. Larry never knew a stranger. He always had a smile and helping hand for everyone he saw, whether at work, church or down the street. Our world will not be as bright without him. Per his request, his body was donated to the Human Gift Registry of the Marshall School of Medicine. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 10am - 12pm at Schneider-Hall Funeral Home in Chesapeake, OH. A memorial service will be held immediately after visitation at 12pm. Condolences may be expressed to the family at schneiderhallfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Larry L. Bertie please visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation SEP 5. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST) Schneider-Hall Funeral Home 313 Big Branch RoadChesapeake, OH 45619emailprotected Memorial Service SEP 5. 12:00 PM (EST) Schneider-Hall Funeral Home 313 Big Branch RoadChesapeake, OH 45619emailprotected

Larry L. Bertie

September 8, 1944 - September 1, 2020