Celebrating the life of
Larry Brown
January 26, 1942 - August 31, 2023
Larry Ray Brown, 81, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Larry spent his childhood in Metter, Georgia before moving to Savannah. He was a retired Combat Veteran who served with the U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam. He also retired from Great Dane after 27 years of service. Larry was married for 57 years to his loving wife, Libby Brown. They were also members of the Richmond Hill Church of Christ.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Ovid and Christine Brown; 4 sisters; and 6 brothers.
Larry is survived by, his wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Brown; son, James M. (Holly) Brown; grandsons, Eason Brown, Jack Jordan; granddaughters, Ivy Antonelli, Bella Jordan, and Sophie Jordan; great-granddaughter, Hazel Rae Daniel; sister, Grace Hale; best friend, Harold (Simone) Dean; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Fox & Weeks Islands Chapel. A burial will follow at 1:30pm at Lake Cemetery in Metter, GA.
RIP uncle Larry!! You will be missed!!
- Kimberly Allie ~Gail Browns daughter, Cameron , North Carolina
My friend who called me brother. Larry my friend and brother for 28 years. He was a strong man good hearted man who cared about his family and friends. He will be missed.
- Harold Dean, Savannah, GA
A candle has been lit!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Allison Smith, AIKEN, SC
I shall never forget this Big Guy, he was a dear friend years ago when I lived and preached in Savannah. My prayers for his family.
- Bill Patton, Thompson’s Station, , Tennessee 37279
My father David Carroll, and my self Angie Stout , are Praying for family, David Carroll said, Soldiers never die, They just fade away, into the arms of our Father..
- Carroll , Rincon, GA
My father David Carroll, and my self Angie Stout , are Praying for family, David Carroll said, Soldiers never die, They just fade away, into the arms of our Father..
- Carroll , Rincon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm on Fri, September 01, 2023
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 10:00am on Sat, September 02, 2023
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
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4605 Hwy 80 East (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-898-0900
- Burial
- 1:30pm on Sat, September 02, 2023
- Lake Church Cemetery
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26175 Lake Church Road (map)
METTER GA 30439