Larry A. Borel

Larry Allen Borel, 75 of Flynn, Texas, passed away at home on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 9 p.m. with his wife Janice by his side. He was born April 21, 1948, to Louis and Jane Borel. Larry grew up in Groves, Texas. He graduated from Port Neches – Groves High School in 1967.

Larry received his draft notice the week he graduated high school and enlisted in the army. He was stationed at Fort Polk for Basic Training then went to AIT (Advanced Individual Training) then on to Vietnam. Larry was engaged to marry Janice so he took his R&R to Honolulu, Hawaii and sent her a letter asking her to meet him if she wanted to get married, if not he would send her a postcard. They married on April 8, 1968.

Larry worked at US Steel for 20 years and upon the closing of the mill he went on to become an operator at Chevron Phillips in Pasadena where he retired on May 4, 2012. Once retired, Larry built his dream shop where he spent 10-12 hrs. a day doing what he loved, from working on his tractors, farm equipment, or clearing the land. The only time he would stop was to help his neighbors in need. Larry was a funny, kind, generous, and incredibly hard-working man. He would help anyone in need if he could. Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janice; daughter Shelley Tristan and husband Ben of Baytown, TX, son Aaron Borel and wife Kristi LeAnn of Baytown, TX, daughter Sharon Rayon of Flynn, TX; Grandchildren: Ryan Farris and husband Johnny Morrison of Tacoma, WA, Bree Michel of Austin, TX, Blaize Michel of Baytown, TX, Krysten Brandon and husband Justin of Atascocita, TX, Kendall Borel and husband Cody Murphy of Baytown, TX, Makenzie Borel of Baytown, TX, Payton Borel of Baytown, TX, Kasyn Franco of Mont Belvieu, TX, Brittany Rayon-Castro and husband Juan of Baytown, TX, and Jonathan Villasmil of Bradenton, FL; Great Grandchildren: Kai Acosta, Easton Brandon, Emersyn Brandon, Scarlett Linkinhoker, Kase Murphy, Kehlani Joseph, Kamora Joseph, Kora Lee Castro, Sammy Castro; mother Jane Borel of Zavalla, TX; Siblings: Sandra Hammond and husband Ray of Houston, TX, Brenda Coffey and husband Glenn of Groves, TX, and Michael Borel and wife Karole of Groves, TX. Larry is preceded in death by his son, Aric Borel and father, Louis Borel.

Memorial Celebration
Saturday, February 24, 2024
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Heritage Chapel and Garden
2400 South Highway 146 Business
Baytown, TX 77520