Deacon Robert Nelson Laremore, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Sunday, June 7, surrounded by his family.

Born on April 3, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN, Deacon Laremore lived a life marked by Christian discipleship, kindness, caring for others, hard work, and devotion to his family. He was known for his generous spirit, integrity and strength of character, sense of humor, and the love he shared with those around him.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Becky Ann (Brunson) Laremore; three children, Dawn Marie Fisher (Doug), Matthew David Laremore, and Michelle Denise Jordan (Alan); eight grandchildren, Nathan, Ryan, Devin (Julia), and Justin Fisher, Joseph and Lillian Laremore, Andrew and Jessie Jordan; and two great-grandchildren, Calvin and Phoebe Laremore.

Deacon Laremore graduated from St. Meinrad High School in 1962, and Marian College in 1966, both in Indiana. He met his wife at Marion, and they were married Nov. 5, 1966. He attended weekend seminary courses while working full-time as a chemist and was ordained a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church on Oct. 30, 1982, for the Diocese of Fort Worth. He left his profession as a chemist to pursue ministry full-time in 1983. In 1993, Deacon and his wife were commissioned by Glenmary Home Missions to establish a Catholic mission in Lawrence County, Alabama. Living near Moulton, they collaborated with the Baptist Association, Rotary Club, and other local churches and organizations to establish the Good Samaritan Outreach Program, which served Lawrence County. Deacon Laremore retired from Glenmary in 2009.

Deacon Laremore is remembered for his sense of humor, his love of God’s creation in nature and people, and love for the Dallas Cowboys and his country. He will be deeply missed and remembered with love.

Deacon Laremore’s Funeral Mass was held at Resurrection Catholic Chapel in Moulton on June 12 with Father John O’Donnell, O.S.B., as celebrant. He was interred in Washington Park Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN.