Lawrence (Larry) Gribble

Born in Albuquerque, NM on April 5, 1949 passed away January 14, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and extended family. A deeply devout Christian, he both walked and talked what he believed.

He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Dixie L. (Rozell) Gribble and her mother, LaTrelle Rozell; his four daughters, Vickie (Ted) Humphrey, Stephanie (James) Montessi, Sherrie Poyer, and Shellie Taylor. He took particular delight in his grandchildren, Leah Baca, Sarah Humphrey, Mark Montessi, Tobias Poyer, Ryan Taylor, Neal Taylor, and John Taylor. He was also blessed by and savored every moment spent with his great-granddaughter, Paislee Kate Baca. Also surviving him are his sister Joyce (Bobby) Brockman and his nieces and nephew, Christy (Monic), Dana (Paul) Baxley, Laurie (Gary) Smothermon, and Don Gribble.

Larry was honored to be a member of the church body at Alameda Baptist Church, where he originally met Dixie many years ago. He was humbled to serve as a deacon to the church and congregation body. Many times he said being at Alameda Baptist Church felt like "home". Due to auditorium size, Albuquerque's First Baptist Church has offered to open their doors for Larry's Memorial Service on January 23, 2016 at 1:00 pm located at 4101 Paseo Del Norte NW.

In lieu of flowers family request for donations to be given in Larry's honor to the Baptist Children's Home at PO Box 629, Portales, NM 88130.