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Services: Sunday November 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home in LaRue

Thomas E. Flory, 69 of Marion, died Tuesday morning November 10, 2026 at his home. He was born May 12, 1957 in Dayton to the late Robert and Dortha (Richardson) Flory. He was also preceded in death by a stepson, Joseph “Zach” Langdon. Tom had worked as a machinist for nearly twenty years at V & P Hydraulics in Delaware. He was very adamant about fishing, hunting and finding Morels in the springtime. Being a stepfather was very important to him as well.  Many times, he was willing to do battle in their defense. The grandsons called him a cool grandpa due to his famous cook outs with Def Leppard playing in the background and him grilling steaks for everyone, including the kids. Once during one of the stays overnight at grandpa's house, Tom and his grandsons were watching scary movies, grandpa snuck outside and got in the window with two green walnuts for eyes and scared the kids silly. Tom was a God-fearing man and generous to a fault with anyone he thought was in need. Surviving is his wife, Rita (Moran) Flory, they were married October 10, 1992 in Clayton. Also surviving is his stepdaughter, Dawn Moran of Marion Grandchildren, Ethan (Haly) Hedrick, Gabriel (Brooklyn) Hedrick, Eliana Hutchinson and Audry Southward. Sister, Patti (Lavon) Miller of Clayton Funeral services will be held Sunday November 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Kathy Herr will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home in LaRue. Burial will take place in the Agosta Cemetery at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Tranquility Hospice, 1949 State Rte 37 W, Delaware, OH 43015 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Agosta Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Charolette L. Meeks Washington Court House Thu, Nov 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM So sorry for your loss. Charish wonderful memories.  Love and hugs for you and your family.

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