Larry Ray Shell

Larry Ray Shell, age 68, of Barstow, California passed away on Tuesday, January 28,2025 after a short battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig Disease. Larry was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to Heber and Pauline Shell. Larry is preceded in death by his parents Heber and Pauline Shell, and a brother Marvin Shell.

Larry proudly served in the US Navy as a Boiler Technician on the USS Cook with a Honorable discharge and many medals. He was proud to be a Veteran.

Throughout is career he worked in Heating and Air Conditioning, Machinist at Nassco, Pipe Fitter, Boiler Maker but most of his career he was a Power Plant Operator at the Solar fields in the High Desert in California

If you knew Larry, he was a man of many talents, a jack of all trades. He could fix, design, modify, or

just a new idea he wanted to bring to life. He was mostly known for his sense of humor, always ready to lend a hand or share a story. No conversation whether a family member, friend or stranger was complete without a joke sometimes corny, unexpected, but always guaranteed to bring a smile or a laugh. He enjoyed going to car shows, NHRA drag races, traveling, woodworking and just recently designing and crafting his leather products. But more than anything, he was known to us as a loving, caring father and grandfather and our best friend. Like any other dad he had advice, such as, always having a working flashlight, knife in your pocket, check the fluids and tires on your vehicle, and last of all Be Careful.

Larry is survived by his loving wife Teresa, daughter Raeanne Deady, son-in-Law Jermey, sons Kyle Shell,

Trevor Shell and Daughter-in-Law Jenn Shell. Larry was PaPa to granddaughters Zeva Deady, Loralie and Cherry Shell and grandson Miles Deady. Larry is also survived by his brothers Lawrence Shell, Ronnie Shell, his twin Garry Shell and a sister Carolyn Perhne.

A viewing for Larry will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Mead Mortuary, 3690 Irwin Road, Barstow, California 92311, followed by a chapel services from 2:00PM to 3:00PM with military honors being rendered in the chapel. Services will conclude in the chapel. A reception will follow services at Mead Mortuary in the reception room

Burial will be private at Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518.

The family asks in lieu of flowers to make a donation to the ALS foundation in Larry’s name.

Please join us in remembering Larry Ray Shell by visiting our memorial at www.meadcares.com where you can leave your message for the family or post a favorite photo in Larry's memory.