Larry Don Vanzant was born May 27th, 1955, to Bobbie Lou and Donald Lee Vanzant in Bakersfield, California.  He departed this life April 19, 2025, at the age of 69.

Larry worked on fishing boats in Alaska and also worked in the oilfield.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons.  He is survived by five children, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.