Lawrence (Larry) Henry Spahn, IV

Larry is survived by his six siblings: Sharon Spahn, Karen Spahn Jorgenson (Mark), Donna Spahn Jones (Wingate), Darlene Spahn Winfield, Kenneth Spahn and Alan Spahn. He had fourteen nieces and nephews: Ashley Spahn Evison (Thomas), Julia Jorgenson Lirette (Chase), Jamie Spahn Sattler (Timothy), Kaci Lyn Spahn, Glenda Marie Winfield, Wingate Brewer Jones, Ryan Matthew Jones, Courtney Strickland Spahn, James Eros Winfield (deceased), Chandler Jonathan Jones, Jewel Marie Winfield, Christopher Alan Spahn, Macy Marie Spahn and Parker Lawrence Spahn. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Henry Spahn III and Glenda Spahn.

Larry was a professional shrimper who enjoyed most of his life on the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. He was known as “Barefoot” to all his friends in Bucktown. In addition to shrimping and helping his fellow shrimpers, Larry was a jack of all trades. He was exceptional in renovating old homes, especially those belonging to his sisters. He repaired all types of motors and boats and assisted anyone who asked for help.

Immediately after Katrina’s levee breaks, Larry and other shrimpers and fisherman of Bucktown went into Lakeview and rescued hundreds of people. Larry then began saving the damaged trees. Until his death, he continued to cut and trimmed trees.

A private funeral and celebration of Larry’s life will be held. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, you support the Louisiana seafood industry by purchasing Louisiana seafood from local seafood markets.