Larry Donell Rhone was born on July 19. 1952, in Diboll, Texas. He was the youngest of twelve children born to Morris and Luella Rhone. Preceeding him in transition are his father, Morris Rhone, Sr.; a brother Morris Rhone, Jr.; and two sisters, Blanche M. Ambeau and Margie Rhone DeJohnette.

Larry grew up in Bonita, Louisiana, where he was baptized at an early age in St. Luke's Baptist Church. He attended Bonita Rosenwald Elementary School and graduated from Bonita High School in 1970. Following high school, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri before making his home in Los Angeles, California in 1971.

He joined Hughes Aircraft Company in 1972, where he worked for over 25 years. He held a management position in the Maintenance Service Department during his tenure at Hughes.

Larry's life focused on his family, work and a small circle of friends he loved. He enjoyed the outdoors - fishing, camping, gardening, carpentry and was applauded for his cooking, especially barbeque.

Surviving him are his sons, Kevin and Lawrence Rhone and their mother, Laura Rhone; his mother, Luella Rhone; brothers James E. Rhone of Diboll, TX, Gene "Billy" Rhone of Compton, CA,and Ernest C. Rhone of Los Angeles, CA; sisters Betty J. Hill of Bastrop, LA, Dr. Joanne V. Rhone of Atlanta, GA, Lois Nell Williams of Los Angeles,CA, Khalilah Hassan of Atlanta, GA, and Lucille Montgomery of Little Rock, AR; and many cherished "in-laws", nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2001, at 9:00 am, in the Hillside Chapel, located at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3880 S. Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, inside gate #17. Family will have calling hours to greet friends on Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 pm, at Gardenside Funeral Service. A map with directions to the funeral home can be found on the "contact us" page.

"I have no worries, pain or fears, because I'm with God, so dry your tears"

Rest in peace, Larry.

Teena Rhone at teenawr@earthlink.net, adds: "Some of my fondest memories of Larry was our annual visits to Big Bear Mountain. Particularly the visits where snow had fallen and Larry, Kevin, Lawrence and I got to play in the snow (the best were the snowball fights followed by hot chocolate). We had fun times as a family and the memories will be fondly recalled. Godspeed, Larry, rest in peace.

"Teena"

Rosemary and Sylvia at kpenn90494@aol.com add,"Larry,
Sorry we did not get a change to say good bye. We will always remember the laughter we shared.Love will always be in our heart for you.
Syl& Rosemary"

OH HOW I MISS YOU MAY G'D HAVE MERCY ON YOU AND GRANT YOU PARADISE. MUCH LOVE.