Laurence "Larry" Small Obituary (1950 - 2023)

Laurence "Larry" Small, 73, of New Albany, Ohio, passed away on October 9, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1950 in Malden, Massachusetts to the late Benjamin and Ethel Small. Larry was a smart and curious individual. He lived many years in Bath, Ohio and later in Fort Myers, Florida. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Janis Small. He is also survived by his sons, David (Jordan Dellinger) and Matthew (Jessica). Larry is also survived by his sister-in-law, Carol Small and brother-in-law, Jerold Reynolds (Kelly), along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Ethel Small and his brother, Steve Small. Larry received several degrees including a chemical engineering degree from Northeastern University, an MBA from Drexel University and a law degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Larry had a successful business career in the chemical industry. As a child, he was the Massachusetts Junior State Champion in chess. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main Street, Columbus. Interment will follow at Kokosing Nature Preserve in Gambier, OH. Friends are welcome to join the family at the home of Janis and Larry in New Albany on Thursday, October 12th from 6-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org)