Larry W. Larsen, 64, died April 23, 2012, at his home.
He was born in Shreveport, La., and lived in Vero Beach for 20 years, coming from Port St. Lucie.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
He worked as an independent truck driver for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Leisa; daughter, Yvette Miller, of Brenham, Texas; stepsons, Jeff Fitzwater, of Duluth, Minn., and Michael Fitzwater and Larry W. Smith, of Vero Beach; stepdaughters, Tara Norton, of Fort Pierce and Krystal Skala, of Lakewood Park; brother, James H. Larsen, of Kingwood, Texas; sister, Helen K. Kuss, of Savannah, Ga.; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of South Florida, 2020 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
Services are planned for a date in May.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
