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 served in the Army during the Vietnam War, receiving 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 was 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, both 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 South Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. May 9 at the Veterans Memorial Park in Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
