Larry Howard Bryce was born on December 24, 1926 in Beeville, Texas to Lonnie Avo Bryce and Pearl Louise Harrod Bryce Carter.

Larry enlisted and served in the US Navy from December 22, 1944 until his honorable discharge on July 31, 1946 as a Seaman First Class. Larry had 9 ½ months Sea Duty in the Pacific Theater serving on the USS Dane (APA 238) troop vessel based in San Francisco. The USS Dane made three "Magic Carpet" voyages to the West Pacific from December 29, 1945 to July 10, 1946 bringing home veterans from the battles of Okinawa, Guam, Peleleiu, Manus, Truk and Kwajalein Islands.

Larry met Alethia Maxine Briggs who was employed as a movie ticket sales person. Larry and Maxine were married on December 11, 1946 and they celebrated their 68th anniversary before her passing on December 18, 2014.

Larry began his work career with his stepfather Harvol Verdell Carter as a painter. Larry went on to own and operate Bryce Construction of the Rio Grande Valley. In 1989 Larry & Maxine retired and moved to Jonesville, Texas to spend their remaining retirement years.

Larry was an avid fisherman, hunter & horseshoe pitcher. Larry also enjoyed restoring classic Ford Falcons.

Larry will be greatly missed by all.

Surviving Larry are his children, Len Bryce and wife, Lee Ann of Jonesville, TX, Sherry Bryce Helmer of George West, TX, Ken Bryce of George West, TX, Lisa Bryce Moran and husband, Landy of Chico, TX; sister, Wynoka Carter Varichak of Hibbing, MN; grandchildren, Dana Pierce, Sharon Juroska (Lee), Sean Bryce, Tate Helmer (Heather), Bryce Meier (Amanda), and Dillon Meier; grandson-in-law, Danny Mitchell. Also surviving Larry are 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.