Larry J. Feller, Sr., born March 30, 1937, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Feller was born and raised in Findlay, OH, and joined the US Navy as a young man, whereupon he was stationed in Norfolk, VA. Though he briefly relocated to Maryland, then Florida, and ultimately the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, he has always been drawn to the soil of Virginia, where he first fell in love, and now returns to rest beside his beloved wife of 66 years.
Mr. Feller was a highly regarded Logistician working for various Department of Defense contractors. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, having served on several ships and shore installations. He earned National Defense medals and the Vietnam Service Medal, among various other awards and commendations. Mr. Feller enjoyed bird watching, gardening, and playing games with family and friends.
Mr. Feller was 89 years young at the time of his passing and was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; daughter, Gwendolyn Rosenfeld (surviving spouse Jeff); grandson, Jason Feller (surviving spouse Ursula); parents, Faye William Feller and Mildred Emma; seven siblings: Charles, Helen, Mary, Paul, Louise, Robert and Ruth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Jolene Feller (Ron Lawton); son, Larry Joe Feller, Jr. (Damaris); grandchildren, Cameron Lawton and Brendon Francisco Feller (Malandra); and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Feller will be welcomed by family, friends, and associates in heaven, and missed by those who await entry into the great mystery of life.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
A graveside service, military honors, and interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Parklawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 2551 North Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.