Larry A McGuire was born on January 2, 1949 in St Louis, Missouri to John and Lila Faye (Scott) McGuire, and entered into rest on February 13, 2026 at the age of 77.
Devoted and loving husband of nearly 56 years to Sharon McGuire (nee Schuessler). Dear father of Marc (Christine) McGuire and Jason McGuire. Dear Grandpa of Nicholas McGuire and Great Grandpa of Amara Fierro-McGuire. Dear brother of Garry McGuire and Erin McGuire, and his late sister, Karen Hard. Dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and many, many friends. Lest we not forget his 2 lap buddies: Kobe and Jaxon, our chiweenies!
Larry served as a sonar technician in the US Navy aboard the USS Johnston and the USS Glennon, service years being 1969-1973. He made (2) Mediterranean cruises, (1) short Cuba cruise, and (1) Vietnam cruise. He was always proud of his service to our country and upon retirement from his working life he joined the St Louis Patriot Guard Riders in order to honor all our veterans. He also volunteered for the Veterans Community Projects, helping build ‘tiny homes’ and working at the Food Pantry.
One of his earlier loves in life was country western dancing with his wife and dance friends which was big in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s in the St Louis area. He also enjoyed camping and traveling the United States and western Canada. With the dancing and the Patriot Guard he made many good and loyal friends.
From his grandson, Nic: He knew how to make great memories with those around him that will be everlasting in our hearts. Larry’s life can’t be defined for one moment as he’s blessed us with an infinite amount of moments that made him the heart of our family.
Loved beyond words; missed beyond measure!
Donations to: Missouri Patriot Guard Riders or the American Cancer Society.
Services: Procession will take place from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Friday, February 20, departing 10 a.m. to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for 10:30 a.m. Roadside Service.
PacMan you will never be forgotten by me or your Patriot Guard brothers and sisters Thank you for the friendship and the silent leadership you always displayed. Fair winds and following seas to you my brother.
Curly
Rest in peace shipmate, your watch here is done. We have the con.
Another great one, gone too soon. He will be missed by many.
My shipmate sailed ahead of me to The Promise Land. He and Sharon had an apartment across the hall from my wife and I just off the Naval Base, Charleston, S.C. Best of friends since 1969; their visits to our home in Georgia, and our visit to their home on our way to Omaha for my retirement dinner. Our love and prayers, Stephen & Mary Ann Brown
Dear Sharon and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was a wonderful person, and I admired him and Sharon for being a part of the Patriot Guard Riders. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Linda Mick Yarnall
💖Tender Embrace💖 to you, Sharon, and Many Prayers 🙏🙏🙏for Larry and all your family. L❤️VE saw your vows thru to the bitter end… but God wanted your 💘Forever💘Valentine💘 to come to his Forever Home.
So very sorry for your loss! Larry was a good man and great neighbor for many years. R.I.P. Larry. Many prayers to Sharon, Jason and Nic 🙏🙏
Our hearts are sad to have lost a true friend who will be truly missed. We have a great many memories. May he rest in peace now. Prayers for you Sharon and family. God be with you all.
Sharon and family, I’m sorry for the loss of your Loved one. My prayers are for you and with you. Larry was a Good Man.
Our most heartfelt condolences to the family. He will certainly be missed.
Will miss seeing you on the flag line with PGR as well as our camping adventures at Echo Bluff. Deepest heartfelt sympathies to Sharon and the boys.
Love you always Uncle Larry. Thank you for visiting my dream the other night so I could say goodbye. ❤️
With love, your Great Niece Livi and the Kickery family