of Albion, MI, age 71, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at VA Health Care Center in Ann Arbor. He was born February 19, 1946 in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Guy and Norma Jean (Hughes) Yates. Larry was an Air Force Veteran.

He loved Nascar, video games, feeding the birds, and spending time with his Mrs. Bear. One of his favorite memories was when the Cubs won the World Series. Larry loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed motorcycles.

Survivors include his loving wife, June Yates; 3 sons, David (Rhonda) Yates, Chad (Charlene) Dewitt, and Larry (Veronica) Sharpe; 12 grandchildren, Jacob (Amanda), Amber, Ryan (Wendy), Lorna, Tayt, Cary (Sarah), Justin, Emmalee, Jake, Jordan, Quincie, Sarah; 10 great-grandchildren, Logan, Alexis, Evelyn, A.J., Macee, Aurora, Sadie, Hazel, Theo, Grant; and one sister, Sharon (Ben) Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services are pending. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, or Bone Cancer Research Trust.

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