Larry Allen Conkle, 70, passed away peacefully November 2, 2025. He was born May 31, 1955, in Hart, the son of Wilfred and Mabel (Crisple) Conkle.
Larry spent his life working hard as a lineman and as an equipment operator at the sawmill, dedicating himself fully to every job he took on. Outside of work, he found his greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life: cooking, canning, gardening, hunting, fishing and camping. He cherished every moment spent with his family, but nothing meant more to him than the time he shared with his grandchildren.
And if you knew Larry, you knew he loved a good party every now and then - always ready with a smile, a story and the kind of laughter that brought people together.
Larry is survived by: his children, Chad (Amy) Conkle, Danella (Ryan Jonassen) Conkle; siblings, Jim Conkle and Denny (Gayle) Conkle; grandchildren, Carrie Purdy, Garrett Bond, Wyatt Conkle, Gage Speer, Triston Rubin, Cole Conkle, Blake Purdy, Eleighna Kokx, Kassidy Conkle, Joey Marie Armstrong; and great-grandchildren, Maverick Conkle, Paisley Daniel, Merida Bond, Avery Conkle, Ellie Conkle, Oaklyn Conkle, Susan Bond and Bonny Sue Rubin.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Mabel (Crisple) Conkle; children, Mari Sue Conkle and Ross Andrew Conkle; and siblings, Kathy Conkle, Sue Stanfield and Jeff Conkle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Ruby Creek Conservation Club, 8152 E. Washington Rd., Branch Township, MI 49402.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements. harrisfhome.com
