Larry Leon Gurganus, Jr., age 54, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 1, 1963 in Pender County and was the son of Norma Padgett Gurganus of Willard and the late Larry Leon Gurganus, Sr.

Leon was a dedicated member of the Church of Pentecostal Gathering.

In addition to his loving mother, he is survived by his brother Nelson Gurganus of Willard; his sister, Wanda G. Parker and husband, Tommie of Wallace; nieces, Brittany Mercer and husband Brantley and Ashley Gurganus; nephew, Timothy Parker; great nephew Colton Mercer and numerous extended family and friends who loved Leon dearly.

Leon was a devoted son and a loving brother. He was kind hearted and was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. He was blessed with an organizing/planning talent that could coordinate any party or social to the fullest measure. Leon loved people and with his gigantic personality, he never met a stranger. To Leon, his family was his life but he especially loved and made sure his mother was taken care of. Because of Leon's relationship and love for the Lord, he is now in the presence of Jesus. He will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:00am on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Church of Pentecostal Gathering, NC Highway 117 (N. Norwood Street) , Wallace, NC. The funeral service will follow at 11am at the Church of Pentecostal Gathering with Pastor Rodney Bonham officiating.

Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park , Watha.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC.