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Larry Thomas Griffin, Sr.
Larry T. Griffin, Sr. “Shorty” a resident of Avon, NC passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday May 14, 2025. Larry was born in Edgecombe County on April 11, 1952 to the late Walter Pierson Griffin and Nellie Pearl Griffin Harper. In addition to hi parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Pierson Griffin and Tommy Lee Griffin.
Larry is survived by his wife, Merrill “Millie” T. Griffin of Avon, NC; daughter, Crystal G. Griffin of Greenville; son, Larry T. Griffin, Jr. (Crystal Beacham) of Washington; stepsons, William Brown (Liz Brown) of Wilmington, and Tucker Brown (Sarah Katherine Brown) of Elizabeth City. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Vincent Griffin, Cierra “Cece” Griffin, Nicholas “Nicky” Griffin, Kyndall Eller, Chloe Griffin, Amber B. Gray, Elizabeth Beacham, Lila Brown, Stella Brown, Finn Brown, Ivey Brown, Caroline Brown and Mitchell Brown; two great grandchildren, Nevaeh Jackson and Parker Gray; and his four siblings, Brenda Clark, Ronnie Griffin, Rebecca Vanwagenen and Cynthia Harper.
Larry was a graduate of North Pitt High School. He served in the US Army from 1975 to 1979 and was stationed in Fort Bragg and Korea. He worked as a HVAC Technician for Hardee Company and Advance Mechanical.
In his early years, he enjoyed roller skating, fishing, riding roller coasters, Busch Gardens, and Water Country. Overall, he enjoyed traveling with his children, wife and family. Most of all, he enjoyed his Parkers BBQ.
Upon retirement Larry and Millie moved full time to Avon, NC where he took on many hobbies. He was a member of the Little Grove United Methodist Church, served as Aux Chef, Vice Commander, and Commander of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-4 receiving Auxiliarist of the year for Division 16-4 and retired in 2024. Larry was currently serving as President of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club in Buxton, NC and was active with many things including Bingo at the club.
Larry fulfilled a long and happy life. No project was too big or too small for him. He was always there to lend a helping hand whether it was with his children, his family or friends, at the church, the Auxiliary, or the CHAC. Larry was very proud of his family and his grandchildren.
Celebrations of Life will be held June 1, 2025 at 4pm at Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, 47231 Light Plant Road, Buxton, NC 27920 AND on June 7, 2025 at 4 pm at Carolina Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3624 NC-30, Stokes, NC 27884. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made in Larry’s name to Little Grove United Methodist Church, PO BOX 293, Frisco, NC 27936. Please leave a message of comfort at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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Larry was a great person and will be missed by so many people. He gave of himself constantly to any and all that had needs. I will personally miss him and his can do personality. He always found a way to help anyone in need. I personally will miss the quiet way he went about doing things to assist in so many ways. Rest easy my friend while others now attempt ro stand the watch that you stood so very well.
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Larry was much loved by our family as are you. Please know we are here for you and anything we can do, we won't hesitate. We love you and Larry. So many good memories. Such a great man....
My dear brother I am truly going to miss our many phone texts. I can see us when we were growing up running around outside and enjoying life with no worries to bother us. I am proud of who you become and thankful for your dear wife Millie giving you opportunities to see and do things you were never able to do. You will be missed by so many . You had a very kind loving heart. I truly will miss your laughter. I love you dearly and I'll always be proud to call you my dear brother! 💙❤️❤️
We were so sorry to hear the news of Larry's passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Millie and the family. ✝️💜 Lynne and Gene Rackley
Sorry for your loss and I pray that God will be with you and your family through this difficult time.
Mrs.Millie. I met you through CeCe . Papa's grand daughter. We share a great grand daughter together. Harper Nevaeh Jackson. I call her Boo. I'm sorry for your loss 🙏❤️. I know you will miss Larry. But always think of the good times 😉❤️. Take care of yourself and I love you 🤟❤️🙏. God bless you. I'm Erick's grandma.
Im so sorry for your loss I wish that I could of met him ...
Marianne and I were so sorry to hear about Larry. He was a gentle, easy-going friend. God bless Millie and all of the family.
So sorry for your lost prayers for the family he was a wonderful person
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing….
Mille and family. I am going to miss Larry. I have worked with him at the Anglers for years and miss this. He really had a good heart. Kay Knowles
Millie I want you to know I am so sorry my brother Larry left this earth to early. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for giving my brother the opportunity to travel and do things he always wanted to do. Proud to have you as my sister in law. Love you dearly.
I am heartbroken to lose Larry as a friend and dear neighbor. Larry and Millie were my rocks when I first moved down here 5 years ago. I could not have asked for better neighbors and blessed to be able to continue that special relationship with dear Millie. God bless you Millie and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time! Lots of love! Dana
Millie, We were saddened to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
MILLIE, I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY GOD WRAY HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND COMFORT YOU... BUCK
Millie, My thoughts go out to you and your family as you mourn the loss of Larry in May. I was sorry to hear the sad news as I read the email from Joel this afternoon. May the Lord give you comfort during the days ahead. Sincerely, Joe Summerville
Millie, Both my wife and myself are deeply saddened by the loss of your husband: our sincerest condolences. Though we did not know him personally, he must’ve been an outstanding gentleman to have married you as you have always had a big heart! Looking at the size of your family, both of you have made your mark on Life leaving a legacy that will keep his memory alive. Wishing you the very best now and in the future, Robert.
Larry was a great person and will be missed by so many people. He gave of himself constantly to any and all that had needs. I will personally miss him and his can do personality. He always found a way to help anyone in need. I personally will miss the quiet way he went about doing things to assist in so many ways.
Rest easy my friend while others now attempt ro stand the watch that you stood so very well.
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Larry was much loved by our family as are you. Please know we are here for you and anything we can do, we won’t hesitate. We love you and Larry. So many good memories. Such a great man….
My dear brother I am truly going to miss our many phone texts. I can see us when we were growing up running around outside and enjoying life with no worries to bother us. I am proud of who you become and thankful for your dear wife Millie giving you opportunities to see and do things you were never able to do. You will be missed by so many . You had a very kind loving heart. I truly will miss your laughter. I love you dearly and I’ll always be proud to call you my dear brother! 💙❤️❤️
We were so sorry to hear the news of Larry’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Millie and the family.
✝️💜 Lynne and Gene Rackley
Sorry for your loss and I pray that God will be with you and your family through this difficult time.
Mrs.Millie. I met you through CeCe . Papa’s grand daughter. We share a great grand daughter together. Harper Nevaeh Jackson. I call her Boo. I’m sorry for your loss 🙏❤️. I know you will miss Larry. But always think of the good times 😉❤️. Take care of yourself and I love you 🤟❤️🙏. God bless you. I’m Erick’s grandma.
Im so sorry for your loss I wish that I could of met him …
Marianne and I were so sorry to hear about Larry. He was a gentle, easy-going friend. God bless Millie and all of the family.
So sorry for your lost prayers for the family he was a wonderful person
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing….
Mille and family. I am going to miss Larry. I have worked with him at the Anglers for years and miss this. He really had a good heart.
Kay Knowles
Millie I want you to know I am so sorry my brother Larry left this earth to early. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for giving my brother the opportunity to travel and do things he always wanted to do. Proud to have you as my sister in law. Love you dearly.
I am heartbroken to lose Larry as a friend and dear neighbor. Larry and Millie were my rocks when I first moved down here 5 years ago. I could not have asked for better neighbors and blessed to be able to continue that special relationship with dear Millie. God bless you Millie and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time! Lots of love! Dana
Millie,
We were saddened to hear of your husband’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
MILLIE, I’M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY GOD WRAY HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND COMFORT YOU… BUCK
Millie,
My thoughts go out to you and your family as you mourn the loss of Larry in May. I was sorry to hear the sad news as I read the email from Joel this afternoon. May the Lord give you comfort during the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Joe Summerville
Millie,
Both my wife and myself are deeply saddened by the loss of your husband: our sincerest condolences. Though we did not know him personally, he must’ve been an outstanding gentleman to have married you as you have always had a big heart! Looking at the size of your family, both of you have made your mark on Life leaving a legacy that will keep his memory alive. Wishing you the very best now and in the future, Robert.