Charles Larry Wilson Landrum, South Carolina Obituary

Charles Larry Wilson

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Charles Larry Wilson, 79, was born in Polk County, NC on July 10, 1940 to Edwin (Sam) and Bonnie Thompson Wilson. He was a graduate of Mill Spring High School where he played softball and was a champion horse shoe player.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Larry retired from South Carolina Elastic where he was a department manager.&nbsp; He traveled extensively in his motor home visiting much of Canada and every U.S. State except Hawaii.&nbsp; He joked that they haven&#39;t built the bridge yet.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">He was known for his kind , happy disposition, and his singing.&nbsp; He sang and played his harmonica with several quartets and in church.&nbsp; He was a member of Mill Spring First Baptist Church.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">After retirement he spent his winters in Wauchula, FL. where he played the harmonica&nbsp; and sang at&nbsp; the campgrounds jams.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Larry was predeceased by his parents and sons Charles Larry Jr. and Eric Wilson who both had Cystic Fibrosis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">He is survived by his wife of 58 years Shelba McKee Wilson, brother Pat (Wanda) Wilson, sister Lynne (Bob) Hamrick and a neice and nephew who he claimed as grandchildren, Jylyn and Jace Barnes.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Mill Spring First Baptist Church Cemetery, Mill Spring, N.C. &nbsp;with Rev. Fred Siegfried, Rev. Dean Elliott, and Dr. Jesse Yarbrough officiating. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">The family will receive friends from 6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Petty Funeral Home, Landrum, S.C. while abiding by social distancing guidelines.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Memorials may be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Bethesda, M.D. 20814, or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, T.N. 37214, or a charity of one&#39;s choosing. &nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">The family will be at the home.</span></span></p>
May 22, 202005/22/2020
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Angel Blanchard Cehen
July 1, 2020
I just read about Larry's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. Larry and I worked together at South Carolina Elastic. He was such a kind hearted, happy gentleman. I'll keep you in my prayers now and in the months to come.
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Andrea Owens
June 21, 2020
Shelby Jean ,
I just heard today about Larry’s passing and I am so sorry to hear this . I will always remember his smile and his angelic voice. I love you .
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Joseph W. Walker
June 21, 2020
Shelba Jean I  very sorry to find Larry's obituary in the TDB. I am sorry to have been out of touch for so long, but the email address I had for you stopped working. Larry was always one of the nicest people I ever knew. i know it is a great loss for you. God bless you.
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Melissa Moore
May 26, 2020
So sorry for y'alls loss.
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A candle was posted for Charles Larry Wilson.
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Pam McNeil
May 26, 2020
Shelba, I was so sorry to hear about Larry. I remember his great smile, his warmth, and the great love that he had for all of you. He was a joy of humanity, I know he leaves an unfathomable hole in all your hearts. Prayers and peace are with you all, love, Pam McNeil
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Kathy Wilson
May 26, 2020
So sorry for your loss Shelba. Know that John and I have you in our thoughts.
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Katie Pcenicni
May 25, 2020
Shelba , We love you and Larry and so sorry for your loss. I loved the way Larry loved his music and put his whole heart in it. We will always have great memories of Larry and our trip to Florida and the jam session we got to attend. I am so glad he made it to the Mounta... Continue Reading
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David R. Wilson
May 25, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, Shelba; Keep looking up....I think you and I used to work together at Charles McGuinn's. God Bless YOU....
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Frankie and Pam Greene
May 24, 2020
Such a good friend! Will never be forgotten! 😪
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Angela Hall (and family)
May 24, 2020
I can hear his beautiful voice, singing praises in person to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ -- What a picture!  I'm praying for comfort and peace for you, Shelba, Jylyn, Jace, and all the family.  May God bring many happy memories to fill your sadness!