Larry Lee Mick
1947-2024

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Larry passed away on Aug. 29, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

He leaves behind his sister, Debra Carrio; sons, Patrick William Mick and Gary Thomas Mick; and daughter, Lisa Rachelle Colridge, as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and longtime friends that he loved.

Larry Lee Mick was born on Dec. 2,1947, in Santa Rosa, California. His parents were William Hadley Mick and Rubye Mae (Henderson) Mick and his sisters are Debra Carrio and Cindy Rose.

Larry graduated from Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, California in 1966. Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on April 12,1966, with seven friends. His MOS was an Antitank Assaultman and later a Primary Marksman Instructor at Edson Range at Camp Pendleton California.

He served from 1966 to 1969 in the Marines, and from 1968 to 1969 stationed in Vietnam with Lima Co, 3rd BN, 3rd Marine Regiment. Twice wounded, he was awarded with 2 Purple Heart Medals and the Presidential Unit Citation Medal.

Larry worked for Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for 40 years as a Lineman and as an electric crew foreman, then he enjoyed retirement to the fullest.

Larry was a bit of a dare devil and enjoyed riding motorcycles, fast cars, skydiving, golfing, spending time with family and a good barbecue. At the early age of 8, he began racing quarter midgets, working his way up to full midgets. He also raced dirt bike enduros with plenty of trophies and broken bones! Larry had many friendships and loved to laugh and tell jokes.

He was a proud veteran and served on the Military Funeral Honors Team of Lake County as SGT of the Guard and completed over 1500 funerals for service members. Larry was well known in the Veteran community and was instrumental in establishing the local Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 951 and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was the VFW Commander of Post 2015 and was awarded Lake County Veteran of the year. Something he was very proud of.

In loving memory of a life well lived, he will be missed by many. A true character! You have impacted many lives and will remain forever in our hearts. Hope you’re enjoying your wild ride up there!

A celebration of Larry’s Life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m., in the Little Red Theater at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.