Larry Wayne Gabriel

April 7, 1942 - July 5, 2025

Larry Wayne Gabriel, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Larry was born April 7, 1942 in Stamford, Texas to T.C. and Edith (Cohorn) Gabriel. He was raised in West Texas and later graduated from Hobbs High School in Hobbs, New Mexico. Following graduation, Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After his military service he began his professional career at Texas Instruments before embarking on a long and successful tenure with IBM.

Known affectionately by many as “Gabe,” he was a man of strong faith who loved the Lord and served in many capacities alongside his beloved wife, Lana. Larry and Lana were married on July 9, 1988 and shared 37 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, service and family.

Larry was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. His quiet strength, steady presence and deep love for his family and faith left a lasting legacy for all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, T.C. and Edith Gabriel.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Lana Gabriel, his children: son, Sean Gabriel and daughters Rena Douglass (husband Brad) and Zsanette Gabriel; his six grandchildren: Jace Gabriel, Colt Gabriel, Whitney Oestreich (Spencer), Kevin Douglass (Marisol), Lakota Wiede (Gabriel) and Aiden Calloway.

A memorial service celebrating Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10am in the Worship Center at Crestview Baptist Church, 2300 Williams Drive, Georgetown Texas 78628.

Larry will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who were blessed to know him.

Honorary Pallbearers: Ted Dwigans, Jim Foster, Morton Gold, Jon Harrison, Ken Michaelis, Bill Shoemaker, Ricky Ward.