Larry Person

It is with a mixture of grief and fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Larry Darwin Person, known lovingly to his friends and family as Larry. Born on November 2, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, Larry lived an active and engaging life until his peaceful departure on September 12, 2024.

Larry was a man of strength, both in character and profession. He devoted his life to roadwork construction, ensuring safe and smooth journeys for countless individuals. His formidable work ethic and dedication were evident in the countless roads he built, each one standing as a testament to his perseverance and skill. In his retirement, Larry found joy in the simple pleasures of life, like a good book or a warm cup of coffee on a cool morning. As Henry Ford once said, "The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability." Larry had a surplus of all three.

Larry is survived by his loving daughter, Desiree Person, and his son, Miles Tegen. His legacy also lives on in his grandchildren, Kaleb and Kalece Trimmer, and Julian Washington and Jyah Ford. They will always remember their grandfather as a man of resilience and compassion. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Person, his sons, Shawn and Daitwan Person, his sister, Patricia Person and Verda Harris, and his brother, George Person. Their memories and shared experiences will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew Larry.

In the words of Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Larry's life was a testament to this sentiment. His immeasurable kindness, robust laughter, and open heart left a lasting positive impact on all who had the pleasure to know him. We invite you to share your memories and upload photos of Larry to his memorial page as we celebrate his remarkable life.