Laurence "Larry" Harvey Croley

Larry was born in Casper, Wyoming, the second born with his identical twin (Deceased) Leonard Earle, on June 15, 1939 to their parents, Dorothy (Bass) and Harrell Ray Croley, Sr.

Larry was a “Jack of all Trades” a fantastic cook, a mechanic, and retired (twice!) from ASM America as a Parts Handler. Larry served his nation in the Navy from 1961 to 1965, where he was mostly stationed in Hawaii. He graduated from High School in 1957. And attended University of Wyoming for a short time.

Larry was the husband of Janet, they were married for nearly 48 years. They had a very loving relationship and were a wonderful example to all that knew them. Larry is also survived by his three children: Larry Lee Croley, Tanya (Croley) Queen (and her husband Sean Queen), and Stacey Croley; and three grandchildren: Jared Queen, Brady Queen and Hogan Laurence Queen.

Larry was one of five boys, Harrell Ray Croley Jr.(deceased), Leonard Earle Croley (twin, deceased), Charles Lee Croley, and Walter Dean Croley.

Larry had thousands of stories and loved to tell them, all animated and entertaining. His cooking was amazing and his knife was always sharp! Larry was a loving and caring person, he was helpful and charitable to all. Many have benefitted from his good nature and his heart. Larry was extremely hard working and passed those traits onto his children as well.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:00 am at Greenwood Memory Lawn Serenity Chapel, 719 North 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Service will be held directly afterwards at 11:00 am, with military honors and burial to follow.