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I was Larry's roommate in flight school. We had great times together. Larry had the best sense of humor!!
Jeff Labbe
September 06, 2016 | Carencro, LA
Oro Valley, Arizona
1951 - 2016
AVANTS, Larry Dale from Oro Valley, AZ passed away at home peacefully on May 25, 2016, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He had valiantly fought an aggressive form of brain cancer for two ½ years. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Rena; their three children, his mother Margie, his...
Read MoreI was Larry's roommate in flight school. We had great times together. Larry had the best sense of humor!!
Jeff Labbe
September 06, 2016 | Carencro, LA
It was my pleasure to attend Flight School with Larry. We always sat in the back row together. He would ask me every day how many demerits i received because I was a 'girl' and knew how to clean, if he had about the same he was doing ok.
He was a great friend and I am very sad to hear about his passing.
My deepest sympathies to his family, I know he will be missed.
Scouts Out!
~Mary Templeton Cavanaugh
Mary Cavanaugh
September 05, 2016 | Daleville, AL
I fondly remember living inGermany at the same time as Larry, Rena and their family. It was Christmas and they had invited us to their house to celebrate and enjoy feasting on one of Larry's famous smoked turkeys. We lived several hours away and had to decline the invite because our only car was in the shop for repairs. Larry said no way were we declining and he drove the several hours to come pick us up and drive our family back to his home to enjoy the wonderful meal and time with our...
Denise Mahoney
June 05, 2016 | Colorado Springs, CO
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Avants Family at the untimely death of Larry, especially his Mother, Margie. Sheila Dugan
May 29, 2016
My memories of Larry date from our shared experiences at ASU. He was a fun, positive, and appreciated friend. Very sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences.
Scott Montgomery
May 29, 2016 | Tuscaloosa, AL
Our heartfelt prayers and love go out to Larry's family and friends. He was a "difference maker" and had a positive impact on all that knew him.
Jim Postel
May 29, 2016 | Bulverde, TX
Wonderful memories of this sweet man at Ray High School. He really was one of the good ones. Sympathy and prayers to all his loved ones.
Linda (O'Guin) Mitchell
May 28, 2016
Wonderful memories of this sweet man from Ray High School. He really was one of the good ones. Condolences and prayers to all his loved ones.
Linda (O'Guin) Mitchell
May 28, 2016
Larry gave us all many fond memories, both in Kearny and at ASU. He was one of the good guys. Heartfelt condolences to all his family and take comfort that his was a life well lived.
Best always
Jim Lemon
May 28, 2016