Larry Shaddix, 73, of Oakdale died Sunday, March 7 at Oak Valley Hospital.

He was a native of Texas. He lived in Escalon two years prior to moving to Oakdale less than a year ago.

Mr. Shaddix served in the U.S. Air Force.

He was a surgical technician for 15 years, as well as a hospital materials manager in the Bay Area.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Shaddix of Oakdale; children, Larry Shaddix of Stockton, Earl Shaddix of San Francisco, Leta Larkin of Oakdale; mother, Maxine Senna of Oakdale; brother, Rick Shaddix of Hayward; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 13 at Saron Lutheran Church, Escalon.

Remembrances may be made to Saron Lutheran Church, 1742 North St., Escalon, CA 95320.

Oakdale-Riverbank Memorial Chapels in charge of arrangements.