Larry L Strahan

Larry L. Strahan, age 78 of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, after a short battle with MDS.

 He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Strahan; his parents, Dorthy Strahan and Otis Bernard Strahan; and his sister, Carolyn Daugherty.

Larry is survived by his children, Sharon Landrum (Eric) and Jeff Strahan (Alicia); his siblings, Betty Richards (Bob), Tommy Strahan (Christy), and Bill Strahan (Peggy); and his grandchildren, Jacob Landrum, Sean Strahan, and Meredith Strahan.

Larry was born on August 1, 1945, to Ottis Bernard Strahan and Dorthy Strahan. He married Dianne Walters on September 30, 1967. He worked with Mississippi Power Company for 38 years before retiring. After retiring, he worked for Storm Services for a few more years before finally hanging up his hat.  

Larry had a passion for fishing and golf. When his children were younger, he often had competitions with them to see who could catch the most fish while wade fishing and fishing from the banks of Back Bay in Biloxi. He made many trips to Ship Island and Cat Island where he would fish for his favorite, speckled trout. He would also golf whenever he could, taking golf trips with family and friends.

He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.

In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude or the American Cancer Society.

A celebration of life will be held on December 29, 2023, beginning at 4:00 PM, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport.