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Lawrence (Larry) M. Day, 84, of San Angelo, passed from this earth Thursday, November 2, 2017. He was a devoted military man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and loyal friend. Larry was born July 30, 1933 in National City, California. He grew up in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California and attended St. Augustine Catholic Boys School where he played football and remained an active member of the School’s Alumni Association until his passing. During High School Larry met Trudy LaBerge and have been married 65 years. As a young man he was a Boy Scout who later went on to join the United States Marine Corps and had a fulfilling and decorated career.
He enjoyed rugby, playing in Hawaii, California, Texas, Ireland and Australia with various clubs against local and international sides. Larry also played on the “Old Boys” side of the Alice Springs Dingos, (Australia) and locally was a pillar with the San Angelo Rugby Football Club/ASS. In his early years, Larry was passionate about bicycle riding and set a world record by riding from Mexico to Canada in 12 days. His other interests included being an all-around outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hiking, skiing and surfing among other things.
For the past 13 years, Larry managed The Colonel’s Pipe and Cigar Shop in San Angelo, and was an indispensable asset to the team. There, he developed strong lifelong bonds with those he encountered on a daily basis and with those he worked for.
Larry was loved by many and will be missed by all. Being a man with strong convictions, He would be the first to tell you, “Once a Marine, Always a Marine,” and that is how he will be remembered.
Larry was preceded in death by his second eldest son, Charles Anthony and his grandson, Aaron Michael. He is survived by his wife, Trudy and their six children: Larry, Douglas, Russell, Patricia Day-Pearson, and Matthew. Additionally, Larry has 10 grandchildren – Honey, Jesse, Nathan, Isaac, Caleb, Katie, Lauren, Grace, Ethan and five great-grandchildren.
Larry will be interned at Holy Angels Catholic Church Columbarium. We would like to thank all our friends and family for their kind thoughts, prayers, and support as we honor Larry.
Semper Fidelis