Alton Lary Obituary A.L. "Leon" Lary passed from this life, to his heavenly home, August 19, 2014 in Lubbock, TX. He was born into this life March 26, 1938 to James Lee and Rosetta (Frazier) Lary in Brownfield, TX. Leon proudly served his country, enlisting in the United States Army. After serving his country, Leon was a business distributor for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal for a number of years; He also completed studies at Sunset Church of Christ Ministry School. He and his wife, Janice, loved caring for children; they were foster parents in Nevada and Texas. Leon was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Janice; one son, Joseph Lary; two daughters, Elizabeth Miller and Michelle Lary, all of Lubbock; five grandchildren, Brandon Lary, Seth Lary, Sean Miller, Kendall Miller, and Brooklyn Miller. Leon is also survived by, patricia Fulton of Brownfield; Cora Young of Brownfield; Waymon Young of Graham; Wayne and Mae Lary of Guthrie OK; Elgin and Ann Lary of Longview; a large extended family and many beloved friends. A memorial service, to commemorate Leon's 76 years of life, is scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Friday, August 22, 2014 at Sunset Church of Christ, Lubbock with Virgil Yocham and Elgin Lary officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Agape Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Lubbock. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations, in honor of Leon, made to Sunset International Bible Institute 3723 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410.