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Lawrence "Larry" S. Huntley

December 25, 1933 - August 9, 2024

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Lawrence "Larry" S. Huntley, age 90, of Harrison passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw.

Larry was born in Clare on December 25, 1933, the son of Orman and Martha (Crumrine) Huntley. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enlisted at the young age of 16 and honorably served in the Korean War. Following his military career, Larry married the love of his life, Rita Marie Sheldon on April 9, 1955, in Clare. Larry was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 1075 and a member of the Riders Group. Larry was a man about the town and always dressed to the nines. Larry was an avid Michigan State Spartan fan and loved mowing lawns, his, his neighbors, anyone's lawn, Larry was there mowing. Larry had many cars and recliners. He was constantly on the look for a new vehicle.

Larry is survived by his four daughters, Lois Marie McLurg, Linda Sue (Stephen) Pudvay, Connie Jean (Joe) Koenig, and Bonnie Jane Newton; one son, Dennis S. Huntley; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Rita "Stup" Huntley on August 23, 2018; and two sons-in-law, Ronald Earl McLurg and James Royl Newton.

Funeral Services for Larry will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Callen officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Luncheon will immediately follow graveside services at Harrison V.F.W. Post 1075, 3190 North Clare Avenue, Harrison. The family will receive friends at the church the day of the service from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at Clark-Stocking Funeral Chapel and the church.

You may view the obituary online and leave a condolence to Larry's family at www.clarkstocking.com.