Larry was born July 7, 1957 in Chula Vista, CA to Theron Sutton Harris and Mary Ann Chambers.
He married Stacy Fertl on December 12, 1995 in Collinsville, IL. She survives and resides in Collinsville, IL.
Also surviving are his beloved dogs, Astro, Jell Lee and Runner; his brother in-law, Tom (Lin) Fertl of Litchfield, IL and sister-in-law, Tracy (Derold) Strickland of Caseyville, IL; nieces and nephews, Elysha Reckenbach, Justin Strickland, Caitlin Hughes, Adam (Sarah) Strickland and Michael (Monica) Fertl; his great-nieces and nephews, Liam, Owen, Troy, Chloe, Zoe and Dominik; and four step-brothers and half sister.
Larry worked as a contractor with J Wilkinson Construction in Glen Carbon, IL and more recently with DND Construction in Collinsville, IL.
Larry was car enthusiast who loved going to car shows and always kept his vehicles in pristine shape.
He was a devoted and active member of Victory Bible Baptist Church in Collinsville. He cherished his church family and the friendships they brought to him and Stacy. Although his loss leaves a painful void, his family celebrates that He is in the arms of his Lord forever.
Memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA, for Larry’s love of animals.
A private family funeral will be held at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights with Pastor Chris Shurilla officiating. Interment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens.
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