Larry Leon Gurganus, Sr., age 70, of Willard left this earthy life for his eternal rest on Sunday, December 30, 2012 after a long illness.

Born on June 2, 1942 in Pender County, Larry was the son of the late Leon and Hallie Newton Gurganious. He was also predeceased by his infant grandson, Tommie Lane Parker, Jr; brother, David Gurganus and sister, Lila Bass.

Left to cherish his memory is Norma Padgett Gurganus who was married to Larry for 53 years. His children who will also cherish his memory include Wanda G. Parker and husband, Tommie Parker of Wallace; Nelson Earl Gurganus and Larry Leon Gurganus, Jr., both of Willard. His grandchildren who were very special to him in their own unique way includes Brittany Parker Mercer and husband, Specialist Brantlee J. Mercer of Colorado Springs, CO, Ashley Nicole Gurganus of Willard and Timothy Lane Parker of Wallace. Also surviving is Larry's sister, Muriel Rivenbark of Burgaw and step-brother, Ray Rivenbark of Watha and numerous relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Ted Mercer officiating.

Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday evening at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.

Larry was a devoted husband and a loving daddy, granddaddy and brother. He found great joy in the simplest things, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. With a positive attitude and quirky personality, Larry never met a stranger. Over the past ten years there have been many people that have been involved in his care. Larry's family extends a very special thank you to Dr. Ricardo Valdivia, Dr. Brian Gilmore, and Dr. Rodney A Radtke, and Dr. Joseph A Govert. His family is grateful to God for Larry's life and for your kindness, friendship and prayers.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.

Funeral service will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Ted Mercer officiating.

Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Tuesday evening at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.