Larry Mahan

Larry Roy Mahan, a tractor lover to the core, died Sunday, September 11, 2022, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Larry, 76, of Vermontville was born August 12, 1946, in Battle Creek to George and Verna Mae (Carey) Mahan. Those who knew Larry appreciated what a hard-worker and driven person he was. Working for 33 years at General Motors, he also farmed and raised cattle and pigs for his family. Larry loved his family, raising them with a good sense of humor the lesson to always “get it done.” An avid tractor collector, at one time he had an extensive collection of 33 tractors, with his favorite being his International. With such an extensive collection and love for tractors, it’s no surprise that he belonged to the Charlton Park Tractor Club, and the All Colors Antique Tractor Club. Larry also enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and bowling, but one of his favorite things was a hot fudge sundae, with “extra hot fudge not on the bottom but all on the sides and on top, with no cherry.”
Larry is survived by his wife, Janice; daughters, Kathleen (Michael Slusser) Hawkins, Kimberly (Stephen) Karlzen, and Kelly (Edmond) Racheter; eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Verna Mahan; and his grandparents, Max and Doris Carey.
Friends are encouraged to support Larry’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Funeral services were Wednesday, September 14, 12:00 noon at Pray Funeral Home Gardens in Charlotte with Celebrant Laura Cooper officiating. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Larry’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton Community Palliative Care or The Parkinson’s Foundation. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.