Larry Osteen
August 31, 1944 - December 16, 2017
Larry Osteen, 73, of Old Town passed away December 16, 2017. Mr. Osteen was born August 31, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Ruby Osteen in Horseshoe Beach, and had spent most of his life in the Dixie County area. He had retired from the Dixie County Road Department. In his spare time Mr. Osteen enjoyed fishing and gardening, and in his younger years liked to hunt. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. Mr. Osteen is survived by his wife of 53 years Ruby Osteen, his sons Larry Keith Osteen, Gary Osteen (Lisa), and Brian Osteen (Carrie), his daughter Robin Phelps (Tom), his brothers William Osteen and David Osteen, his sister Julie Smith, fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and other extended family members. Funeral services for Mr. Osteen will be held 12:00 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the New Prospect Baptist Church in Old Town, with Pastor Jason Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Butler Cemetery outside of Horseshoe Beach. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
Larry Osteen, 73, of Old Town passed away December 16, 2017. Mr. Osteen was born August 31, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Ruby Osteen in Horseshoe Beach, and had spent most of his life in the Dixie County area. He had retired from the Dixie County... View Obituary & Service Information