Larry Stroud, a proud veteran of the Army, passed away May 12th, 2023, due to complications from Open Heart Surgey in Temecula, CA. The son of Billy and Betty (Saum) Stroud, Larry grew up in La Mirada, CA. He was born October 2nd, 1946 in Compton, CA and attended La Mirada High School, Home of the Matadors.
At the age of 20, Larry was drafted into the Army, did 8 weeks in training and was shipped off to Viet Nam. He valued this service highly and attained the rank of Sergeant. As part of this service he obtained the following, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 Device, Drivers Badge W/ Drivers Bar, Vietnam Service Medal, and Marksman (Rifle M-16) .
Larry Stroud is survived by his 4 children, Kim Goodman, Christa Long, Joshua Stroud, Katie Stroud, his Brother Lloyd Stroud and sister Linda Sheehan. He is also survived by his 8 grandchilren Dylan Stroud, Ian Goodman, Sheridan Stroud, Joshua Stroud, Jacob Stroud, Sophia Martin, Kylie Stroud and of course his 4 bonus grandchildren Adam, Kaelyn, Madelyn and Carolyn Herkner. Larry's loved ones will remember his love and commitment to his family, God and Country. He was a Dodger enthusiasts, excellent card player that truly loved his Guns and America.
GODSPEED
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