Larry was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Fort Worth to parents Clyde and Martha Gardner. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Larry married Trudy Johnson in 1974 and together they had a beautiful daughter, Trisha, in 1975. He would later retire from Bell Helicopter after 38 years of service. After retirement, Larry became a crossing guard in the Keller school district.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: Wife, Trudy; daughter, Trisha; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.