Larry W. Gathman
Age 77, of Mason, MI, passed away December 12, 2017. He was born June 27, 1940, in Mulberry, KS, to the late Wayne and Leona Gathman.
Larry was a small-engine aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Army; following that, he served in the National Guard. In 1968, he proudly founded L&L Construction, where he was nationally recognized for pioneering race-track milling. Larry was an avid model airplane builder (and rebuilder!), and was a winning race-car driver for both midget and stock cars. He also had a passion for his mahogany Chris-Craft boats.
He is survived by his wife, Sally; children, Steve (Nora) Gathman and Shannon Gathman; grandchildren, Grace and Grant; stepchildren, Kameron Chamberlain and Justin (Heather) Chamberlain; and stepgrandchildren, Morgan and Jayden Chamberlain, and Kyla and Alex Chamberlain.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. His family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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Gina Clark
December 13, 2017 at 8:06 pmWords seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Larry. Our hearts are with you Sally, Steve and family. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
Love,
Jamie & Gina Clark
Caryn Stubblefield
December 14, 2017 at 9:42 amIn the short time I have known Larry, I become very fond of him. I looked up to him and respected him. He was a very kind man that I will greatly miss. I will never again, meet someone of his stature, and I was blessed to have known him. My heartfelt thoughts go out to Sally and his family. Best wishes to all.
With love,
Caryn Stubblefield
Rick Benfield
December 14, 2017 at 2:41 pmAmy and I are thinking of your entire family, Shannon! So very sorry for your loss.
Rick & Amy Benfield
Jeffrey Cwiek
December 15, 2017 at 7:17 amMy condolences to the family. I knew Larry thru L & L Construction. He always greeted me onsite. I will miss him