Larry J. Moore, 73 of rural St. Johns, MI died at Sparrow Hospital on Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born on June 27, 1942 in St. Johns, MI the son of Theodore and Sophie (Prorok) Moore. Larry was a Rodney B. Wilson High School graduate in 1960 and served in the U. S. Army as a Sergeant. On November 21, 1964 he married Mary L. Rademacher in St. Johns. Larry worked in assembly for General Motors retiring in 1994. For many years Larry farmed with his father and he enjoyed coon hunting, woodworking, gardening, and cheering on his grandchildren in their sporting activities and having time with his family. For several years Larry spent countless hours decorating for the Christmas Season for the enjoyment of all.
Larry is survived by his wife, Mary. Children Tami (Alan) Nelson of St. Johns, Amy (Brian) LaBar of St. Johns, Jim (Amy) Moore of Fenton, MI and Jill (Bill) Leavitt of St. Johns. 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Brothers, Bob (Martha) Moore of Alma, Roger (Alice) Moore of St. Johns and sister, Patricia Zimmerman of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Wayne Moore and grandson, Andrew Nelson.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. A Veterans Salute will be provided by the St. Johns Honor Guard at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andrew Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund.
A special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at Sparrow Hospital for the wonderful care given to Larry.
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