1947
Lawrence
2018
Lawrence "Larry" George Howlett, Jr.
July 11, 1947 — November 27, 2018
Lawrence "Larry" Howlett, Jr., age 71 passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (Hazel) Howlett, his five children, Lawrence III (Cheryl) Howlett of Hastings, Keri (Kirt) Belka of Wayland, Steven (Vicky) Howlett of Hastings, James Howlett of Middleville and Jeffrey Howlett of Middleville, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, niece Paula (Mark) Rutan and many nephews, cousins and many many extended family members.
Larry was born July 11, 1947 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Lawrence Sr. and Virginia (Coates) Howlett. He grew up in Battle Creek where he lived until the family moved to the Hastings Area in 1984. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1968. Larry worked as an mechanic until he retired in 2004.
He enjoyed NASCAR, slot racing and was an avid car enthusiast. And of course spending as much time as possible with his family.
Larry will be greatly missed by his family, friends and extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Life Care Ambulance in Johnstown Township, 330 W. Hamblin Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 5-7 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home.
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He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (Hazel) Howlett, his five children, Lawrence III (Cheryl) Howlett of Hastings, Keri (Kirt) Belka of Wayland, Steven (Vicky) Howlett of Hastings, James Howlett of Middleville and Jeffrey Howlett of Middleville, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, niece Paula (Mark) Rutan and many nephews, cousins and many many extended family members.
Larry was born July 11, 1947 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Lawrence Sr. and Virginia (Coates) Howlett. He grew up in Battle Creek where he lived until the family moved to the Hastings Area in 1984. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1968. Larry worked as an mechanic until he retired in 2004.
He enjoyed NASCAR, slot racing and was an avid car enthusiast. And of course spending as much time as possible with his family.
Larry will be greatly missed by his family, friends and extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Life Care Ambulance in Johnstown Township, 330 W. Hamblin Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 5-7 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home.
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