Larry was born April 27, 1940, Gorman, Texas, to Thomas and Ethel May Key. He married Linda Hammon on July 7, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas. He worked and retired from E-Systems/Raytheon and was a member of the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church.
Roger is survived by his wife, Linda Key; daughters, Sheryl Nicholson and husband, Bubba, Kimberly Owen and husband, Danny; sister, Anita Mohon; grandchildren, Cody Nicholson and wife, Maci, Allison Nicholson, Tyler Nicholson and wife, Kelly, Christopher Brownlee and wife, Kandyce, Tessie Brownlee; nine great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.
Condolences(6)
Denman Key
Mesquite, TX Sunday, January 18, 2026 Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and their family. He was a great stock car racer too!Natalie McMackin-Kloster
Lone Oak, TX Friday, January 16, 2026 RIp Larry.Lots of good memories with you.Last I seen you was when you were in that bright red restored Truck.
Go race in heaven with the ones who went before you.
🙏🙏 to the family..He was a great man.
Marshall Jarvis
Greenville, TX Thursday, January 15, 2026 Cody, Allison, & Tyler,Sorry to hear about your grandfather.
Praying for your mother and all~
I have many great memories of Him~ and I know you guys have a store house full of them.
Just think ~ He took his first eternal breath while taking that Victory lap in heaven.
The grandstands are rocking>>>>>>>!
G0 Larry G0!
Love, Marshall
Reggie Winkles
Saint Augustine, FL Wednesday, January 14, 2026 My condolences to Larry’s family. I raced at the Super Bowl back in 70’s. I knew and respected Larry very well. He had no equal as a race car driver in my opinion, Godspeed Larry, rest in peace my friend.Jamie Grant
Quinlan, TX Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Prayers to all the family! I worked with Larry years back! Great person and full of wonderful stories! RIP!Peggy Compton
Greenville, TX Wednesday, January 14, 2026 My heart breaks for each of you for this loss. You show such love and admiration for this amazing man and I know you will miss him dearly. Please know you will all remain in my prayers for God's comforting arm to give you healing and peace. Sending all my love.