LARRY G. HARDEGREE, age 78, a resident of Irving, died Saturday, September 24, 2011. Born January 31, 1933 in Ben Wheeler, Texas, he was the son of Paul C. Hardegree and Clota Wood Hardegree. On January 13, 1953, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on January 4, 1957. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Helen E. Hardegree, they married on February 17, 1952 in Clarksville, Texas. Also surviving are his daughter, Sharon G. Holstlaw and her husband Randy of Evergreen, Colorado; son, Brad P. Hardegree and his wife Christine of Longmont, Colorado; grandchildren, Justin D. Hardegree and wife Anneleise of Thornton, Colorado, Jeremy K. Hardegree of Irving, Catelyn M. Holstlaw and Christopher M. Holstlaw, both of Evergreen, Colorado, Alex N. Hardegree, Elizabeth R. Hardegree, Catheranne T. Hardegree and Brandon D. Hardegree, all of Longmont, Colorado; brother, Charles Hardegree and wife Billie of McKinney; and Larrys faithful companion Pepe. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Sammy Hargrove officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association.