Larry Matthew Courtois Jr.

Larry Courtois, the son of Larry Courtois Sr. and Helen (Rose) Elliot was born February 23rd 1966, and passed away in his home, surrounded by family, August 6th, 2021, making him 54 years old.

Larry was married to Dawn Courtois (Shannon) on June 24th, 2000. This union brought Larry 2 children, Kaysha Barks and Zachary Coleman.

Larry served in the United States Army for 4 years in th 3rd infantry division. For many years, professionally, Larry was a mechanic and a heavy equipment salesman/mechanic. His favorite past times were hunting, fishing, and Hot Rods. He enjoyed and was passionate about fixing, building, and racing cars.

Larry never met a stranger. He was charismatic and witty, which aided in his ever growing number of friends throughout his life. He was a true, and devout comrade. He loved spending time with his family, particularly his children and grandchildren, Makayla, Samantha, and Tobias. Larry was eagerly awaiting his 4th grandchild from Zachary and Taylor. He was a fount of knowledge, which he shared with those that were willing to listen.

Larry was an amazing man who touched people's hearts with light, love and laughter. He is missed more than can be expressed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Courtois Sr., his birth mother, Helen (Rose) Thomure, his great grandmother, Martha Carr, his grandmother, Georgia Courtois, and his younger brother Denny.

Larry is survived by his wife, Dawn Courtois, daughter, Kaysha Barks (Mikel Shook), son, Zachary Coleman (Taylor Coleman), grandchildren, Makayla, Samantha, and Tobias Shook, mother-in-law, Helen Conklin, mom, Rosa Bahr (Frank Bahr), siblings, Tina Meyers, Vickie Weber, Mark (Tammy) Hopkins, Craig (Sandy) Hopkins, Mindy (Jason) Huffman, Bobbie Jo Thomure, Cousin Gary and Susie Mira, Cousin David (Angi) LaBrayere, Sarge and Sherry Jennings, TJ Aubuchon, Dino Richardson, Steve Blankenship, Mike and Tom Stanton, The Tree Farm Guys, his hunting and racing buddies, and numerous family and friends.