Gary P. Larson, age 65, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away tragically on May 5th, 2016. He was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on January 19th, 1951, and graduated from North High School. He was married for 38 years to ‘Chrissy’ Christine Bifano Larson. They were married on September 1st, 1978. The family business, Larson Rug Cleaning, was established in Jacksonville by Gary Larson in 1981 and operated by Gary and one of his surviving sons, James Larson. James will continue to carry on the family business. Gary was an active member of Oakleaf Christian Fellowship in Orange Park, Florida. He was also the founder of First Coast Prison Invasion. Gary was survived by his five children, son Jeremy Matthew Larson of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, son James Edward Larson and his wife Angela of Jacksonville, Florida, daughter Joanna Larson Jones and her husband Forrest of Kansas City, Missouri, son Garrett Alexander Larson, and daughter Lily Dale Larson of Jacksonville, Florida; two grandchildren, Maggie and Benjamin Larson, his two brothers, Peter Larson and Barbara of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Michael Larson and Stephanie of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, along with two nieces, and the rest of his family and friends. His parents, Edward Ludwig and Marion Imig Larson of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, preceded him in death. Gary was buried on May 11th, 2016, at a private family gathering. His body was laid to rest at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Florida.
Gary adored his family. He was a loving husband to Chrissy, and an exceptional father to his children. He was a hard-working businessman and loyal to all his customers, a true man of integrity. Gary was passionate about life, wanting to get the most out of every moment. He served and sacrificed, many times putting others before himself. Many will remember him by his gleaming smile and his latest joke. But most everyone will remember the way Jesus exuded from every fiber of his being. He will be greatly missed.
A Celebration/Memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 Pm at Evangel Temple Assembly of God, 5755 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to help offset expenses @ http://www.ocfjax.com/gary-larson.
The Larson family would like to thank their friends and family for their kindness and support during this difficult time.
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