Larry Franklin Conrad was born on Dec. 10, 1947, and passed away July 17, 2026.
Larry was a proud veteran who served his country honorably in the United States Navy. After his service, he embarked on a successful career as the Vice President of Gusher Pumps in California, where his determination and self-motivation made a lasting impact. He spent much of his time with his son, creating, writing and publishing several comic books. Larry was the writer; his son was the artist. Larry also was a professional body builder, arm wrestler and dove into professional bowling too.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur F. Conrad and Margaret L. (Webster) Conrad; his first wife Cathy (Brophy) Conrad; and by one brother, Ernie Conrad.
He is survived by his wife, Lueroyce Conrad; sons, Larry Conrad and Franklin Conrad; stepson, Adam Briggs; daughter, Amy Burton and husband, Steve Burton; stepdaughter Ashley Briggs; grandsons, Sam Burton and Malachi Palafox; granddaughter Annika Palafox; brothers: Garry Conrad and wife Pat, and Bill Conrad and wife Barb; sister Margaret Ann Jones and husband Jim; brother-in-law Rex Lucy and wife Ollie; sister-in-law Lorna Horn and husband Myron; adopted family: Jeff and Kat Franklin and their children Kenzie and Gage Rowland; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Services were held July 27, 2026, at Sharon Baptist Church, Shawnee, OK. Larry was laid to rest in a private burial at Seaman First Class Billy Turner Veterans Cemetery.
