Rev. Lawrence D. Gassett

Reverend Lawrence Dale “Larry” Gassett, 73, was called home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Rev. Gassett was born on January 1, 1949 to the late Virgil and Susie Gassett in Berea, KY, where he was raised. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age at New Liberty Bodtown. He served in the usher board and he also sang in the choir. Rev. L.D. Gassett later moved his letter to Cedar Top Baptist Church in Wilmore, KY under the pastorate of Rev. Walter W. Ballinger. While there, he was a member of the Progressive Club, usher board, and Sunday School teacher. He accepted his calling into ministry in 1975 and was later ordained in October 1991 while under the pastorate of the late Rev W. Ballinger. In 1994, Rev Gassett was called to pastor at 1st Baptist Davistown, in Lancaster, KY, where he served as their pastor for 28 years until his health declined . Rev Gassett was proud of his church, when he talked about 1st Baptist Davistown, it put a smile on his face. Also, Rev. Gassett was a very faithful member of the KMBA of the South District where he served on both of the boards. Rev. Gassett graduated from Berea High School. He also attened EKU for a year. He later attended Lexington Baptist College and received his associates degree. Rev. Gassett enlisted in the United States Army in August 5, 1968- July 30, 1971. He served 2 terms in the Vietnam War as a sargent. He also retired from IBM/ Lexmark where he had worked for 34 years. Rev. L.D. Gassett is preceded in death his son, Andre’ dale “A.D” Gassett, his parents, Virgil and Susie Gassett, and brother, Homer Gassett. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 50 years, Ruth “Bunny” Gassett, Lexington, KY., daughter, Andrietta L. Gassett, Lexington, KY; 5 grandchildren, Talia, J. Gassett, Lexington, KY., Cameron Holland, Richmond, KY., Alivia Gassett, Lexington, KY., LeAndre J. Gassett-Bryant, Lexington, KY.;2 great grandchildren, Kaden Gassett, Lexington, KY, and Ahnise Gassett-Howard; 2 sisters, Linda (Rev. Larry) Allen, Birmingham, AL., and Brenda Gassett; and a host a nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Anyone who really knew Rev. Gassett, knew he had a love for old school HOT RODS. Every Friday, you could find him in Berea at the clubhouse hanging out with the fellas while they were rebuilding his newest project . Daddy don’t you worry, we will make sure the truck gets completed . But most of all, Daddy was like David, a Man after God’s own heart.

Rev. Lawrence D. Gassett

January 1, 1949 - May 24, 2022

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