Larry

Lawrence Dale Lewis

Aka “Larry” “L.D.” “PawPaw” & “Grandpa”

July 23, 1943 – April 10, 2024

Defying so many odds for dozens of years, he made it to over 80 years on this planet. Larry left his earthly body while laughing with friends at a local cafe this past Wednesday morning. He loved to socialize and have a good talk with just about anyone. He was also a wonderful artist who passed his talents and skills on to the next generations. He had a life-long love for learning about any subject you could name. He tried his hand at various hobbies and art mediums throughout his life, leaving artwork to beautify the world. He even became a Master Gardener after retiring from the construction industry, as he had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening and had a passion for mowing the lawn.

Larry leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Ruby, and four children, Laura, Layna, LynDale, and David, and their families, including 7 granddaughters, Dani, Nikki, Kynda, Jenna, Ana, Addy, and Allie and one great-grandson of whom he was terribly proud, Oliver. They will miss him passing along daily humor and random facts with a twinkle in his eye. His questionable humor and volunteer spirit will be his legacy.

He will be remembered by his grandchildren for many things. For his insatiable cravings for the sweeter things in life, even though he had to sneak them (he wasn’t any good at sneaking). For sharing his love of nature through pictures and articles. For sharing random trivia through texts. For keeping that ol’ truck running. For sending reminders that he’s thinking of them. For never forgetting a birthday (even though he was always reminded behind the scenes). For making up weird words with unique meanings, a language of his own. For playing with them and having pillow fights. For sharing his love for comics, inspiring a love for “The Far Side.” For never seeing him frown.

If your life could be judged with the contents of your phone after you die, we have had a glimpse into his soul. We found pictures of his grandkids, children, plants, nature, and comics. And that’s it. He prioritized what made him happy.

A memorial service will be held June 2, 2024 for family and close friends in College Station, TX. In lieu of flowers, Ruby requests that you donate in Larry’s name to “Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges” on the refugefriends.org website. Please write a note in the comments section to let her know.