Larry Dwayne Gross

Larry's favorite song was "Out There is your World" by Wynn Stewart as sister Ann referenced in her remarks. The Wake held on 11 April by about 300 of his closest friends was a real tear Jerker for me as I was the Photographer. As he sang his song the Last Time for his friends I took many pictures but had to shoot on Auto because I could not see through my tears. The event was held at the Sportsman's Hall in Modesto, California. Larry died six weeks later. RIP Brother.

Larry would drive the tractor all day long. As the firstborn he was expected to be a man while very young. I consider the tractor to be an icon of his lost childhood. abt 1947 when he was 10. Uncle Ray Archives 308_2. ARG Arthur Ray Gross.

love you dad!! sure need'n a hug from my daddy today....
barbara diane

I just received word that my older brother, Larry, passed from this physical life to life's spiritual side. Before entering a California Hospice two days ago, he told his family that he was ready to go. Now, he has gone.

I am grateful for my good memories of Larry for we had over 71 years together. Our years growing up together in Oklahoma gave me hundreds of memories of him having fun, working hard, and helping make life good for Mom. He did that so well.

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Larry was married to Evelyn my sister when our father our only surviving parent passed away. They took my brother and I in and i never felt anything but a part of the family. This was in the late 50's to Mid 60's. I will always be grateful to him for this. I have fond memories of those years from boxing in the back yard to noisey times around the dinner table.Country music a staple we ate and lived with always. I will never forget the time he rotor tilled the back yard with a large gas tiller...

although i had not seen larry in years he was always in my thoughts.larry took my brother and i in back in the early 60's after are parents had died. at that time he was married to my sis evelyn.he cared for us as if we were his own. i knew that larry always expected me to do my best at everything i did.i guess that is the reason i always respected him and in my own way loved him for his kindness and caring. he will be missed.

my wife marie and i would like to send our condolences...