Larry “L.D.” McKannan, 71, of Francisco passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his home.

He was born on Feb. 7, 1942 in Chicago, Ill. to David and Dorothy (Turpin) McKannan.

He lived in Francisco since 1966, coming from Petersburg. He was a bridge-building foreman for Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he worked for 37 years. He was a member of Oak Grove General Baptist Church in Oakland City. He loved his grandchildren and his dogs, Daisy, Lady and Lucky.  He also enjoyed fishing and antique John Deere tractors. He was a member of the Antique Machinery Assoc. 

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn “Sue” McKannan of Francisco; three sons, Jeffery David McKannan, Darren “Scott” (Valerie) McKannan and Michael Todd (Tonya) McKannan all of Francisco; four grandchildren, Jace, Aaron, Nick and Taylor McKannan; and a brother, Jerry McKannan of Francisco.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and twin brother and sister, Roy

Ray McKannan and Shannon Faye Reneer.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Pastor Gene Burkhart. Burial will be at Atkinson Chapel Cemetery in Oatsville. 

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Sunday at Colvin Funeral Home.