Lawrence “Larry” B. McKenna

Lawrence “Larry” B. McKenna, 64, of Waxhaw, North Carolina died Saturday, February 17, 2007 at home after a brief illness. Larry was a native of Savannah. He graduated from Benedictine Military Academy and served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps working his way up to Gunnery Sergeant. In Savannah, he worked as Warehouse Manager for US Lines for ten years. After leaving the area he stayed in the shipping business and later worked for Harris Teeter until he retired five years ago. He and his wife of 23 years resided in North Carolina for the past nine years, but he always considered Savannah “home”.

Larry will always be remembered as one of the most enthusiastic and colorful participants of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and festivities. His family and friends describe him as a man of honor and compassion. He had a special love for children, animals, and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances McKenna, and daughter, Laura.

He is survived by his wife, Linda McKenna, of Waxhaw, NC, his son and daughter-in-law, William and Charlene McKenna, of Fytte, Alabama, four brothers, Johnny McKenna, of Savannah, Frank McKenna, of Greenville, SC, Robert McKenna, of Rockridge, Georgia, and Michael McKenna, of Brooksville, Florida. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2007 with a Christian Wake service at 5:30 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2007 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick O’Brien, celebrant.

Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Humane Society.

Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel