Larry Clarke Dick

Larry Clarke Dick, age 72, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2013.

Born in Akron on December 10, 1940, he was a life resident of the area. Larry was employed as a mechanical engineer with Goodrich, Bellows-Valvair, Hoover, Kirby, and Little Tikes. His hobbies included building and flying model airplanes; watching Indy Car and Formula One Racing; and working as a crew chief for Galati Racing. Larry also took pride in woodworking and building things, and enjoyed fishing trips with his father. He was a member of SCCA, Corsair Model Aircraft Club, and Hudson Community Chapel.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Vivian Dick; sister, Yvonne Marie, and beloved cats. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joyce; sons, Ronald L. (Shari) and Jeffery C.; daughters, Barbara Craig (David) and Judy Vidmar (David); grandchildren, Casey, Cody, Sarah, Elizabeth and Jonathan; brother, Joseph T. Dick; and sister, Joyce M. Sweeney (Gerald).

Funeral service will be Monday, 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 with Pastor Jim Colledge officiating. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, and from 12 noon until service time on Monday. The family suggests memorials to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006; or the Corsair Model Aircraft Club.