Larry Eugene Blacksten, 77, of Utica passed away on May 19, 2022.  He was born May 15, 1945 to the late Leland E. and Mary L. (Cline) Blacksten.

Larry loved the outdoors and hard work.  He was a jack-of-all-trades and master of many.  Larry worked construction most of his life, especially enjoying running heavy equipment and retired to his cattle farm.

On August 27, 1969 he married Pat Vickers and they moved to the home they built together.  Larry was very proud of his sons and their families, Brad (Theresa), and Brent; grandchildren, Chase (Cierra), Zoe, Ryan (Jordan) Combs; great-grandchildren, Maverick, Landon, Kennedy, Gatlin and Memphis.

The family will observe a private service.

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