Michael Larson

With deep love and profound sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Larson, age 51, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, on December 21, 2025.

Born and raised in Mobile, Michael graduated from Theodore High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama. From an early age, Michael formed deep and lasting friendships that shaped his life. He was fiercely loyal, deeply present, and believed friendship was meant to be joyful and lasting.

Michael’s faith in God and devotion to the Catholic Church were the foundation of his life and a source of joy for his family. His faith brought him especially close to his father and siblings, and their time together was marked by laughter, shared faith, and genuine happiness simply being together.

For 25 years, Michael shared a loving and joyful marriage with his beloved wife, Valerie. He adored her deeply, and together they raised four sons, Powell, Will, Reid, and Max, whom Michael welcomed into every part of his life with pride and joy. Being a husband and father was his greatest happiness.

Michael lived his faith through service, especially in his involvement in youth sports for his boys, welcoming children and families into his life with generosity and enthusiasm.

Known for his huge smile, gift for storytelling, and warm presence, Michael stood 6’4”, was strikingly handsome, and was famously the best hugger.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ray. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Powell Larson, his sons, Powell, Will, Reid, and Max, his father, Donald J. Larson, Sr., his mother-in-law, Charlotte Powell, his brother, Donald J. Larson, Jr. and wife Arlene, his sisters, Tammy Girod and husband Charlie, and Christie Larson Ford and husband Bill, countless nieces and nephews, and a large and devoted Larson family.

Though he is painfully missed, faith brings hope in the promise that Michael now rests in the loving presence of God, and that love endures beyond this life.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Catholic Church in Spanish Fort, Alabama, on Monday, December 29, at 11:00 a.m. A celebration of Michael’s life will follow.

The family is deeply and humbly grateful for the prayers, kindness, and tireless support shown by family, friends, and the community. This love has carried them through their grief and will forever be held close to their hearts.

In lieu of flowers, and in gratitude for the faith community that has carried our family through this loss, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to In the Seelos Tradition at our parish. Checks may be payable to In the Seelos Tradition, 31122 US Hwy 31, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, or given online at francisxseelos.org.