Mr. Larry Ivan Thies II, 51, of Liberty Circle, Mocksville, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 at his home.

He was born July 26, 1967, in Davie County to Betty Sue Reavis Thies and the late Larry Ivan Thies. Mr. Thies was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.  He was a member of Jerusalem Volunteer Fire Department for 28 years and in the past, had been involved in little league football.  Mr. Thies enjoyed spending time with his family at the lake on the weekends.  He also enjoyed antique tractor shows and tractor pulls. Mr. Thies was a member of the Elks Lodge in Salisbury.

Survivors: his wife of 30 years, Michele Shore Thies of the home; 2 sons, Aaron Thies of Mocksville and Austin Thies (Lauren Norton) of the home; his mother, Betty Sue Reavis Thies; a brother, Robbie Thies (Elizabeth); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sam and Brenda Shore, all of Mocksville; special niece, Taylor Hawks; and his canine companion, Sophie.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. Steve Rainey and the Rev. James Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12 at the funeral home.

Memorials: Jerusalem VFD, 829 Point Road, Mocksville; or Liberty UMC Cemetery Fund, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville.

Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.