My life was forever changed by Larry. He gave me a place to live when I had none.  When I had a little trouble he drove me to Newport and allowed me to live on his yacht and get a job and go to school. He told me I could stay not worry about food and rent as long as I worked and went to school. Nobody gave me opportunities like he did and I owe him for much of my success today. Me biggest regret is to never tell him the impact his actions had on my life. He was a real person that cared and helped less fortunate.

My uncle Larry was larger than life!   He was such a rock to so many family and friends!  His big heart and generosity was endemic to who he was  I loved his penchant for grilling and barbecuing.  My first appreciation of this was at Jeff's wedding when we first moved out to California.  He had this pig roasting in the backyard and it was the best pork I've ever tasted!  From then on, we looked forward to these trademark events
I also loved his adventure side like when my parents took him skiing for the first time. I'm not sure if it was his last, but he was a trooper!  
Uncle Larry, you will be so missed!  Rest in Peace.
Your niece, Tracy

My "Uncle Larry" was always larger than life to us Snell kids. He was so much fun to spend time with. He was a terrific and funny story teller. Always on an adventure. We would laugh because he would usually say "Wonderful" to any suggestion or description of a recent dinner or event. So positive and so enjoyable to be with. He was very proud of his kids and grandkids. I certainly miss him! I am really loving all the photos posted and lovely heartfelt tributes and memories shared. They so capture his unique spirit. More to follow.

This is how I remember LARY question is my dear friend.
Josie Kowatch :heart::pray::skin-tone-2::heart:

My deepest condolences to all the Snell family.
When I first met Larry I was 12 and he was 18 years old, I was staying at his uncles house in Hollywood with his beautiful wife Rosemary Snell, and I will never forget him help me learn English when he came to visit at his uncles house.
I always thought he was a very good looking cowboy and wearing boots .
After my parents came to United States I moved out from his uncles house, but we kept in touch for a while through his uncle, But then you know how it goes we grow up and we didn’t hear from each other for a while,and one day I decide to call him and say hi my grandkids were little and he ask me to visit him, so we did and my granddaughter enjoyed riding on his horse.And it’s funny how things work out after so many years you’re not seeing each other, he told me he remembered this young girl with beautiful long black hair, And he said too bad I was too young back then lol.
I’m going to miss talking with him and talk about horses and life in general.
Rest in peace my dear friend I will always remember you.:pray::skin-tone-2::heart::pray::skin-tone-2:
Josie and Dick Kowatch.

It still does not seem real to me that our Big Daddy is gone. I will miss everything about him his big hugs, big contagious laugh, positive attitude, and mostly his story telling. Every time I had the pleasure of spending time with him I would beg him to tell me his grand stories again even though I’ve made him tell me them a hundred times over the years. Some of my favorites are about the time he hitch hiked to California with a friend and crossed paths with a bank robber, when his parents went out of town and he Hot wired & took their car on a road trip and left the car running the whole time, racing Jeff and Steve’s friends in his corvette and winning, his grand Hawaiian party that he had a lagoon built for had real leis flown in and had Polynesian dancers at... he was proud to tell us it made the front of page of the local newspaper. When I showed him my pink cowgirl hat I purchased at the Madonna inn he was so impressed and told me the Madonna inn was actually his first client at Pacific Sun furniture. After an employee had their honeymoon there he told big daddy the patio furniture was run down and looked a lot like What he was manufacturing at Pacific Sun so Big Daddy called up the Madonna Inn and told them he would like to make a deal they couldn’t resist ... and so he did! He ended telling me this story with “ Honey I don’t know if I made money or lost money on that deal all I knew was I had a client!” 
I’ll miss hearing these stories so much but one thing is for sure I will NEVER forget them, they’re the best damn stories I’ve ever heard 
He was larger than life and knew how to throw an awesome party! When I had a western theme birthday party at his house he went the extra mile by getting hay bales and goats brought in, having the mural of us on horses at a fiesta painted on the wall, and setting up balloons for us to shoot with riffle bibi guns which my mom wasn’t exactly pleased about. He was the best grandpa in the world! 
He was there with my parents to pick jordan and I up from the rawhide ranch summer camp and was very proud when I won the rodeo, he was there when I had my first horseback riding competition, when I graduated high school, and even though he’s not physically here now he is absolutely here with us in spirit. 
I love you so much Big Daddy! 
Forever my favorite cowboy

Big Daddy.
The man, the myth, the legend.  
Writing this is a lot tougher than I had expected and I want to start by saying that I am very grateful for the time I was able to spend with my grandfather throughout the years. Big Daddy was a big part of my childhood, he meant a lot to me, and taught me quite a bit along the way. 
When I think of him, I think of him sitting at his desk with poise and posture, I think of great conversations, fun family gatherings, and a continuous optimistic demeanor. Most importantly, I knew that he was always proud of me and that he had full confidence in everything that I ever did. 
I travelled across the United States with Big Daddy and my cousins when we were young kids. Now that I am father of 1, I don’t have any idea how he managed the 4 of us on a 3 day roadtrip. Maybe winning $10,000 and giving us a $100 each on the first day really helped. I’ll be sure to use that strategy next time I need to calm my daughter in the car and I’ll let you know how it goes. 
Thank you to everyone who made this service possible and I send my best regards to my family and friends alike.
Rest in Paradise Big Daddy.
Yours truly, 
Logan.

My sincere condolences to the Snell family on the passing of your Dad. Larry was a great man. Heaven has welcomed a friend. 

Paul Baylard

One of my favorite memories of Big daddy and I was a couple years ago when we were there for thanksgiving and my mom was having a drink in the afternoon after a long morning of cooking and someone says to her “starting early huh?” And I, without thinking said “well it’s five o’clock somewhere” and I just remember Big daddy cracking up and giving me a hug and even though it’s something so small it will always make me smile remembering how he laughed

Big Daddy, you were so much more than a grandfather to me. You were someone I could look up to someone I could respect and you taught me so much and always had my back whenever I needed it. You were like a father, a friend and a mentor to me in these last couple years. I will never forget the talks we had and the wisdom you shared, you were not always easy on me and honestly sometimes I didn't deserve it but you never gave up on me and for that I thank you.  No matter what was going on in my life i knew I could talk too you about it for sound advice, you never sugar-coated anything and were as real as real gets.  I love you Big Daddy and will miss you dearly and I'll never forget the valuable life lessons you taught me!

John and Teresa Culton purchased the Serenity Wreath for the family of Larry Lee Snell.

I remember thinking Mr. Snell was larger than life! Like a John Wayne duplicate,, looks and allegory! Every word that Jackie spoke of him was uplifting, edifying

Heart's Companion Bouquet was purchased for the family of Larry Lee Snell.

I have too many good thoughts and memories of Larry to talk about. It seems impossible that he is gone.I love Larry, he will always be my very best friend. 

Love to his family,

Bob Barnard

Many of my favorite memories of my grandfather are the ones when he would ask me to sing. I honestly have the worst singing voice, yet he seemed to light up everytime I would sing a silly song. He always gave a great big cheer and asked me to "sing it again!". His laugh was booming and could be heard far and wide and it always put a smile on my face. To this day when I think of his laughter I just light up with joy.

Larry was always larger than life! I’ll never forget him taking a chance on a 15 year old
Kid to work in the office and giving me endless opportunities. So much of my success is because he took a chance on me and taught me so much about business. I quickly became part of the family and could always go to him if I needed something. I’ll never forget you, Larry and you will always have a special place in my heart. Until we meet again, God bless :blue_heart:

Our beloved Big Daddy ... thinking of you anywhere but here with us seems impossible and not real. Thank you for giving so much constant positive reassurance and love. 

Chatting with you on the phone always made that day a little better because you have such sweet, happy, hilarious and positive outlook on life. Truly You are one in a million and we are so lucky to be your family. I know that kindred spirits will meet again, although we will miss you endlessly. Love you so much!

Peter Fonda in Easy Rider.. I Choose my Dad!

To the family of Larry Snell, please accept my sincerest condolences. I had the luxury to spend time with Larry here in Florida when he visited his Brother and family, and Larry was always a kind, happy man. God Bless You All, I know Larry is in the best part of Heaven now.

Sincerely, Paul Matthews

OBITUARY

Larry Lee Snell

July 24, 1942 – June 30, 2020

Miller Jones Mortuary and Crematory

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