Larry Sarkon

Larry Michael Sarkon, of Leelanau County, Traverse City, died on his 81st birthday, September 9, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan the son of Steven and Genevieve Helen (Gala) Sarkon. He was a high school graduate.

Larry was a Christian man and regularly participated in the Jail Ministry sharing the Bible to the Inmates.

He retired from Traverse City Iron Works after many years and later worked at Meijer during the night shift as part of the custodial team.

Larry was an avid summer and winter ice fisherman. He loved being on his boat fishing in Lake Michigan and West Bay.

He is survived by his daughter, Lynn (Donovan) Whitehead and son, Shawn (Cindy) Sarkon both of Englewood, Florida; granddaughter, Toni Sarkon; step-granddaughter, Alecea Mathews, great-grandchildren, Bryson, Preston and Brooklyn; sister-in-law, Joyce Sarkon; niece, Krista Sarkon Galio and nephew, Steve Sarkon.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Genevieve and brother, Ron Sarkon.

Private family services will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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