1947
Larry
2024
Larry Wayne Croy
September 28, 1947 — May 14, 2024
He was born in Trenton, Missouri on September 28, 1947 to the late Luretta Fern (Hann) and Charley Perry Croy. Raised in Trenton by Luretta and Carl LeBlanc.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; children, John Croy and wife Colleen and Emily Fisher and husband Doug; stepchildren, Ginger Smith and husband Aaron, Kimberly Henderson and husband Dr. Kelly Henderson and Laura Schneck and husband Eric; 27 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his twin brother, Garry Croy and his wife Beverly; niece, Jill Watkins and husband Wes; nephews, Wes Croy and wife Jennifer, and Lance Croy and wife Tinna.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luretta and Carl J. LeBlanc; grandparents; and his son Michael Croy.
Larry was a proud resident of Missouri for many years. He graduated from Trenton High School and earned his Bachelors from Northeast Missouri State University and his Master’s degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City before moving to Texas. Larry had a passion for teaching and coaching. While in Texas he started the paramedic program at Amarillo College. He was still close with many of his students and kept up with them throughout his life as they truly admired him. Larry met his wife, Sharon, in 2003 and they were married November 27, 2004. He always had a love for horses. He and Sharon enjoyed life in the country where they bred quarter horses. Together they built a life that they loved and enjoyed being surrounded by their children and grandchildren.
In leu of flowers, the family would ask that a donation be made to The Larry Croy Memorial Scholarship of Trenton High School.
A private service will be held at a later date.
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