He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Shirley and his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are daughters Teresa Pelt and husband Robert, Gina Padgett, grandchildren Robert Pelt and wife Christy, Jeremy Pelt and wife Lea Ann, Kristen Arnold and husband Cody, and great grandchildren Lane Pelt, Rylan Pelt, Preslea Pelt, and Nevaeh Lewis and many others that called him papaw.
Larry served 21 years in the Air Force. During that time, he was assistant chief of the fire department and was in charge of the honor guard. He also received numerous awards for excellence and outstanding leadership. After retiring from the Air Force, he went on to work for the city of Shreveport and OSHA as a quality and safety inspector. He also worked for Boeing as a quality control specialist until his retirement. After retiring, he opened a small shop where he sold and traded coins, stamps, and many other collectibles. He loved to visit with those that came into the shop and shared his interests. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ church, last attending Eastwood Church of Christ in Haughton.
The family wishes to give a special thank you to the staff of Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be given to the Veterans of Foreign War.
