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Larry Dean Church

May 29, 1953 — June 9, 2025

Larry Dean Church, 72, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Larry was born May 29, 1953, to the late Hillard and Florence Church.

In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his brothers, Steve and Dale Church; and sister, Brenda Hartley; mother and father-in-law, Burl and Pearl Price; four brothers-in-law, Joe and Ned Price, Dwight Ford, and Johnny Smith.

Those left to cherish Larry’s memory are his wife of 53 years, Patsy; in-laws, Earl Hartley, Alvin (Mary) Watson, Kenneth (Debbie) Price, Larry (Bernice) Gragg, and Bryan (Sandy) Price, Rachel Church; Brenda and Judy Price, Mildred Ford, and Linda Smith; and numerous cherished nieces and nephews.

Larry was a wonderful husband. He had an infectious laugh and huge smile. Larry loved to pick on people and bring a smile to everyone’s face. Remembering Larry reminds us of how precious life truly is. Larry and Patsy enjoyed celebrating life together by making special memories from traveling together.

A service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service with Reverend Ernest Bowes and Reverend Sam Abee officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service.  Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers are Terry and Glenn Ford, Andrew Watson, Scott and Larry Gragg, and Bryan Price.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Larry Dean Church.

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Friday, June 13, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Evans Funeral Service & Crematory

1070 Taylorsville Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

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Funeral Service

Friday, June 13, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Evans Funeral Service & Crematory

1070 Taylorsville Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

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