Larry McGahee

Larry William McGahee, 43, of Topeka, died March 19, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, after an 18-month battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme brain tumor.

Born July 15, 1965, in Hillsboro, Ore., he attended schools in Marion and Perry-Lecompton where he graduated in 1983.

He worked in Knoxville, Tenn., before the tumor disabled him.

His father, John McGahee, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Leia; mother, Angel Tribble; two sisters, Beth Roberts and Synita Lloyd; one brother, Kevin McGahee; and foster parents, Craig and Roma Roebke.

A memorial service was held March 29 at First Lutheran Church, Knoxville. His ashes were spread on a nearby lake.