Larry Lapratt

Larry Wayne LaPratt, age 64, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at his sons home in Burton, following an extended illness. Larry was born May 5, 1946 in Caro, the son of the late Alexander & Pauline (Jacques) LaPratt. He was employed by Fisher Body in Flint for over thirty years and was a member of the UAW. He enjoyed hunting, watching birds, coin collecting and was very skilled at small engine repair. Larry is survived by two children and their spouses, Jody & Kristina LaPratt of Burton, Tina Fyke-Jolly & Tim Jolly of Millington; five grandchildren, Sarah Jolly, Alyshia Fyke-Jolly, Dakota Beck, Kailey Nickoloff, Austin LaPratt; eight brothers, three sisters and their spouses, Louis & Beverly LaPratt of Coldwater, Douglas & Mary Sue LaPratt of Unionville, Dale LaPratt of Unionville, Arlan LaPratt of Whittemore, Ronald & Linda LaPratt of Norman, Oklahoma, Dennis LaPratt of Unionville, Keith & Chris LaPratt of Fairgrove, Roger & Lori LaPratt of Caro, Betty Suranye of Caro, Rosemary & Donald Rich of Otisville, Shirley & Cas Lubaczewski of Caro; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his twin brother, Gary LaPratt; brothers, Martin, Francis, Gordon and Leonard LaPratt; and sister, Delores Sprouse.