Larry was born in Kansas City. MO on March 28, 1945. He grew up in Independence MO and Raytown MO graduating from Raytown High School in 1963. He was active in Boy Scouts of America attaining Eagle Scout and inducted into the Tribe of Mic-O-Say as a brave in 1959 . He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War from 1966-1969. He retired early from Sears Roebuck Mail Order.
He loved boating and water-skiing at the lake of the Ozarks. He leaves his sister Sheila J. Finley, two nephews, Todd W. Finley and David S. Finley, a great niece Gabrielle M. Finley and a great nephew Austin P. Finley. He will be greatly missed