Larry L. Teal

August 20, 1938 - December 14, 2021

Larry L. Teal, age 83, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1938 to Roy and Doris (Benton) Teal in Muskegon, MI and lived there his whole life. Larry dedicated numerous years working for Tyler Sales Company Inc, where he worked as a truck driver. In total, he spent 25 years on the road working for various trucking companies. He was also a skilled mechanic, where he specialized on motorcycles. On April 20, 1957, he married the love of his life, Alice Flowers in Muskegon, MI. They reaffirmed their love on January 23, 1992, together they cherished 64 years full of love and laughter. Larry is what many would consider a motorcycle enthusiast and had a love and passion for riding. He was a longtime member of the Muskegon Motorcycle Club, participated in races and the Mount Garfield Pro Hill climb. Larry will always be remembered for his tough love balanced with the perfect amount of stubbornness. It was always “his way or no way!”. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Alice Teal; daughter, Sherry (William) Scutt; 5 grandchildren, Randy (Cheryl) Haynes, Renee (William) Smith, Aimee Hammond, Ray (Valorie) Haynes and Ashlee Hammond; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry (Barbara) Teal; niece, Karen Gannon; nephew, Ryan (Jennifer) Teal; son-in-law, Randal Hammond Sr; and son he never had, Larry (Joni) Sholtey. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Judy Hammond; and grandson, Randal Hammond Jr. Arrangements entrusted to The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.