Larry Abrey

Larry Abrey, age 83, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday 11:00 A.M. until time of service at the funeral home.

Larry graduated from Owosso High School. On November 24, 1967 he married Joan Marie Patterson; Joan passed away on March 25, 2010. Larry retired from General Motors after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and putting puzzles together. He also enjoyed spending time on Lincoln Lake in Greenville and driving his pontoon boat. He liked cooking, baking pies and bread. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

He is survived by his step children: Rosemary Leydorf of Harrison, MI; Jim Saxton of Alice, TX; Mark and Martha Saxton of Perrinton, MI; Max and Connie Saxton of Harrison, MI; and  Carol B. Monahan of Harrison, MI. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Scott, David, Courtney, Becky, Brian, Jessica, Andy, Matthew, Nicholas, Casey, and Joe and several great grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice, Midland, MI. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.