Larry E. Virden, 46, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Edwardsville, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Harry Kirk officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL with Military Rites. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 18, 2021, 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials: To the family. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Born October 6, 1975, in Springfield, IL, the son of Larry Lauerle & Doris Elaine (Rhodes) Virden. Married Misty Meyers in 1997, Vandalia, IL. He was a Truck Driver for Amazon, Edwardsville, IL; and U.S. Army Veteran 1999-2006. Larry was affiliated with the Central Christian Church in O'Fallon, IL; an avid outdoorsman, loved racing, hunting and fishing. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always helping others. Larry was a considered a "Hero" to his children and all who knew him.

Survived by: Mother - Doris Virden, Vandalia, IL; Fiancée - Cherie Jones, Collinsville, IL; Children - Justice Virden & John Wright, Vandalia, IL, Tyler, Skylar and Jackson Virden, Collinsville, IL, Austin and Daniele Weischedel, Vandalia, IL; and Grandchild - Harlynn Wright.

Preceded in death by: His Father; and 1 Infant Son.