Larry Dale Ireland, Jr., 62, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on March 2, 2018.

He was born on January 15, 1956 in Bonham, Texas to Dale and Barbara (Williams) Ireland.

Larry attended Arlington High School but graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas.  He enjoyed being on the swim and dive teams at Woodrow. After graduation he lived and worked in Irving, Laredo, and Mineral Wells.  Larry made friends everywhere he went and his many friends were very dear to him. Some of his favorite times were at Lake Texoma water skiing and being with friends and family. Larry was a talented musician and played guitar and sang in several bands.  He had a quick wit with a knack for puns. His sense of humor will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by parents, Dale and Brenda Ireland of Irving, and mother Barbara Brice of Dallas; sisters, Deborah Ireland of San Diego, California, and Tressie Ireland McGrew and husband, David of Waco, Texas; several nieces, aunts, cousins and his beloved dog, JoJo.

His honoring and visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, at the Aria Memorial Chapel in Irving, Texas.

The family would like to thank all the family and friends who helped make Larry’s life full.