Larry Munson Obituary

ATHENS – For a few unforgettable days in 1941, it seemed fate had plans for Larry Munson that had nothing to do with the Georgia Bulldogs. After all, once you've shared the stage with Frank Sinatra, it's hard to dream of night games in Starkville, Miss. Read the news obituary.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Nov. 20, 2011.

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Georgia won the SEC East, Mr. Munson! <3 Your smile must be lighting the Heavens!

Terri Patillo

November 22, 2017

R.I.P.

May 11, 2016

Yes, there will never be another Munson. I was in Athens when he came, and after I received my pharmacy degree in 1966, he would come into my drug store at Merchants Walk in Marietta. As I would prepare his prescriptions, we would chat sparingly, he in his limited, gruff way. Most of the time, Mrs. Munson would come & we would talk about Larry or UGA football. It was truly exceptional I had access to his persona for those early years and I will cherish those memories hopefully until I meet him again in another place. And for Larry....GO DAWGS!!

Jim MacMahon, RPh

April 19, 2015

The greatest college football commentator, "what a voice." Oh you herschal walker, Larry Munson the best to do it, that growling voice, Happy Early Birthday, sept 28 R.I.P Larry Munson

Eric Robinson

September 21, 2013

Missed your voice at Cocktail party this week. It was quite a celebration. I believe you were in that beautiful sunset. Amen.

Mary Mitchell

November 1, 2012

Larry you my saturday's very special THANK YOU RIP DGD

Van Williams

October 6, 2012

Hey

August 11, 2012

There will NEVER be another Larry Munson, not even close.....Will always remember Auburn with Sugar falling from the sky and Jacksonville, Run, Lindsey, Run....and many, many more....and always remember you can't spell sugar without UGA.....Peace to you and your family....

Walter & Jo Ann Lampe, Jacksonville, Fl.

February 20, 2012

My man! Will never be another like him!

Donnie Pope

January 19, 2012

Thank you to your family for sharing Larry with the Bulldawg Nation for all these years !!! He was and is a treasure and we miss him greatly !!!RIP Mr. Munson

Charlie Cobb

January 2, 2012

I was a child I would call in to the Larry Munson Show. I actually got through a few times to give him a question. That was the greatest thing I had ever experienced in my young life. I never knew what the weather was on game day until Larry would tell me "GET THE PICTURE" and describe it on the radio. He was the reason I have been a Bulldawg fan for over 35 years and always will be no matter where I live.THANK YOU LARRY.

Carl Hartman Jr

December 30, 2011

Few days before Christmas now and I just read through " favorite calls" again. Got a tear in my eye that will just not go away.Used to carry a transistor radio in to the games with my dad, as he parked us under the tressel. You were so much a part of our lives Larry. God bless you always.

David Leaptrott

December 22, 2011

I grew up watching the Bulldogs play and listening to you call the games. You always painted such a vivid picture for me that I could actually see what was going on down on the field even though I was only listening via the radio. I feel like I have lost a part of my family. You will be missed. Godspeed

Cam Sutherland Jr

December 15, 2011

HE WAS MY FIRST PROFESSIONAL SPORTSCASTING BOSS AND WILL FOREVER BE ONE OF MY IDOLS. "Go (to heaven) you hairy dawg!"
Brent Weber
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Brent Weber

December 9, 2011

Even watching a game on TV we always had you on the radio. I've missed you since you stopped calling the games, and you will certainly be missed now. RIP

Debbie Waldrop

December 8, 2011

You made us all feel that we were on the 50 yard line of every game. You endeared yourself to the Dawg nation and will be talked about for generations to come. You were truely Georgia's 12th man. RIP and rise in glory.

Dan Spurlock

December 3, 2011

I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART! "FETCHING"

B P

December 3, 2011

I grew listening to your calls of the Bulldogs on the radio. You made it seem like I was really there back before all the games were on TV. You will always have a special place in my memory, and I will always be thankful you were there. Go Dawgs and RIP.

Sam Heard

December 2, 2011

You were the best Larry, I will never forget you. Thank you for the best radio had to offer.

Renee Rogers

December 2, 2011

I'LL never forget you Larry. Thanks for all the memories.

TR Gill

December 2, 2011

Thanks for all the great calls over the years! I'm a lifelong Dawg & UGA Alumnus, I always looked forward to hearing your gravelly-gruff voice each and every Saturday. You made UGA Football all the more exciting and entertaining! You are loved and truly missed! Damn Good Dawg!

Wendell McMurrain

December 2, 2011

I always knew where the DAWGS were on the radio, no matter where I was, when I heard the voice. It's just not the same.

Blessed to be a Dawg

December 2, 2011

Thanks for the memories.

Laurie Maddox

December 1, 2011

I've been a Bulldog fan since '69. You will always be the voice, face and heart of the Bulldog Nation as far as I'm concerned. Was one of many who watched the TV pictures but relied on you to describe the action in your inimitable way. RIP, Larry, and thanks for the memories.

Kathy Gierer

December 1, 2011

Munson was GREAT and he was FAMILY! His calls are memories never to be forgotten.
RIP Larry for a job well done!

JimDawg Davis

December 1, 2011

I don't think I ever watched a game on TV and actually listened to their commentary when you called it. Thanks for the memories Larry, and thanks for always getting us to "Hunker it down ONE MORE TIME!"

Trey Canada

December 1, 2011

Greatly Missed by The Bulldog Nation

David Jarrard

December 1, 2011

BULLDOG NATION FINAL BARK ! ! !

Woof, Woof, Woof

Job Well Done Larry Munson

THANKS ! ! !

Charles Douglas Edwards
Atlanta, Georgia

Charles Douglas Edwards

November 30, 2011

Larry, followed you from days of the old Liberty Mutual Broadcast System til the day you died. There wasn t a dull day in the lot. You are indeed a legend.

andrew j whitaker

November 30, 2011

you painted the picture well on Saturday evenings ." No one will ever be like Munson"
You will be missed!



gary kennedy
cleveland,ga

gary kennedy

November 30, 2011

As far as I am concerned you were truly the greatest. You will be greatly missed by not only UGA fans, but fans of college football everywhere. I am an Alabama fan, but always looked forward to times when I could flip the dial over to listen to you and your love for the Dawgs on my way to see the Tide play. Thanks for sharing your passion with us all. Go Dawgs and Roll Tide!

Dave

November 29, 2011

I will always remember your voice and delighting to saturdays with larry munson,thanks-we shall miss you

alex

November 29, 2011

My gamedays aren't complete without listening to your voice. Your famous calls will continue to be played before each game. Thank you for your love and spirit. ~UGA 2006 Alum

Tamika Martin

November 29, 2011

Larry,
You will be missed by so many. You will be forever a part of my life through my childhood memories of listening to you with my Dad and the rest of the family. The great commentary and banter was very entertaining to listen to even on other days of the week through the "Inside on Sports" segments on WNGC. Your voice and stories could brighten a day by taking me back to all of those memories of Bulldawg Saturday. RIP

Erik

November 29, 2011

Larry I grew up listening to you as a kid.To me you were Georgia football.I didn´t attend my fist game at Sanford stadium until I was 16 but because of you I always felt like I was there.Nobody and I mean NOBODY could paint the picture like you Larry.Losing you is like losing a part of my past.Who knows maybe you´ll be able to make the sugar fall from the sky one more time.I hope we can win this championship for you Larry.RIP

Ben Patterson

November 29, 2011

Look at the tears falling from the sky...Look at the tears falling from the sky. You were a true artist at painting the picture and the BEST damn dawg!!

Debra Bowen

November 29, 2011

THE most loved DAMN GOOD DAWG to ever walk the earth. You will always be remembered fondly and I will never forget you. Munson Family, my thoughts are with you as you bury your father, brother, spouse, friend. Know that this DAMN GOOD DAWG inspired a nation!

Stephanie Brazil

November 29, 2011

The BEST!!!

Bob Jones

November 29, 2011

I will always remember listening to Larry call the Georgia games on Saturdays with my dad. These are wonderful memories to all of us who grew up in Georgia. Larry made fall and football so special. His announcing the Georgia/Florida game when Buck threw his famous touchdown pass will go down as my absolute favorite! We would always watch the games on television, but with the sound turned off and the radio on so that we could listen to his legendary voice. There will never be another one like him. Rest in Peace, Larry. Job well done.

Phyllis Reddish

November 29, 2011

Shana Hoopaugh

November 28, 2011

You were the greatest! Thanks for the memories, Larry. Prayers to your family.

Gary Sullivan

November 28, 2011

As a die-hard Tech fan, I have to admit I enjoyed listening to Larry. His devotion to his DAWGS made him more than an announcer. He was a huge fan that happened to be calling a game. A vanishing breed..he'll be missed by all who really enjoy college football.

John O'Dell

November 28, 2011

A piece of my childhood has died.So many Saturdays spent listening to Larry.You were the best ever.Hunker Down DGD.

Kerry Partin

November 28, 2011

Being a Clemson Fan the dogs were not a team that I cared for but I loved to listen to Larry Munson. I especially liked it when he was the voice of the Falcons. RIP

H. Cain

November 28, 2011

Larry: We cry when we listen to you. You were the DAWGS my whole life. Rest in peace my friend.

calvin andrews

November 28, 2011

I had the pleasure of listening to him for many years and had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of years at the annual Hayes/Bennett Fishing tournment. A true gentleman and a Damn Great Dawg.

Charles Cross

November 28, 2011

Thanks Larry for all the great memories. You are truly one of a kind. Rest in peace.

James Payton

November 28, 2011

Larry, you were the greatest & the Bulldog Nation has lost the Greatest DAWG of all time. I truly miss you calling the games & I feel as though something will always be missing in my heart. I know God has a very special place for you & I look forward to seeing you there one day. WP32Dive Wrens,Ga

Wylie Prescott

November 27, 2011

To the Munson family: May you have comfort in the memories of Larry...and may you find solace in the knowledge that so many of us love Larry like he was our family. He was an integral part of the Dawg Nation, and there will be no one who can ever be as good at what he did as he was. He will be missed. May God bless you all.

November 27, 2011

Larry you will be missed. You brougt the georgia games to life for me. I wasn't able to go to the games and i felt like i was right there every time i listened. Rip my condolences to the family.

November 27, 2011

I am like everyone else- I LOVE LARRY MUNSON!

David White

November 27, 2011

RIP Larry, u were the best and you still are! My condolence to the family.

Larry Reynolds

November 27, 2011

Mr. Munson was the greatest. He is the one that got me interested in Football. I miss the exciting reporting that he did - he just made you feel as if you were at the game. He will certainly be missed by all that loves football and the GA Bulldogs. My sincere condolences to the Munson family

P Montgomery

November 27, 2011

Hunker Down Larry! You will never be replaced. I have many fond memories listening to you on the radio growing up in south Georgia. You indeed were a Dawg!

j andrews

November 27, 2011

As a high school freshman in Montezuma, IN, in 1965 we often listened to Vanderbilt basketball on clear channel WSM in Nashville. Larry was a hero to us in those days with his unique style. When Vandy played Syracuse, led by future NBA Hall of Famer Dave Bing in the LA Classic, Larry was at his finest. "This Bing has been killing us all night! Here's Bing again from 30 . . . Bang!

Richard Gill

November 27, 2011

we love you Larry, rest in Peace. We will always remember you, and miss you greatly. Its not been the same since you stopped calling the games.

j walker

November 26, 2011

Truly one of a kind, who can never be replaced. He was the only announcer of Georgia Football that I ever knew because he started in at UGA in 1966 which was the year I was born. My sincere condolences to the Munson family.

Carlton Hudson

November 26, 2011

David I am so sorry for your loss. I met your Dad once when you and and were seeing each other in the 60's and he was larger than life. He was such a cool man and I remember how proud you were of him. Take care and I hope you are doing good.
Becky Tarpley Porter
New Orleans, LA

November 26, 2011

Thanks so much for all the good times when the TV was muted so we could get all fired up with Larry to help the Dawgs bring home a "W".

Bob Myrick

November 26, 2011

Mr. Munson will be missed by all the players and fans. Rest in Peace. May God Bless you and your family.

Robert Newman

November 26, 2011

My condolences
to the munson Family
and those friends of GEORGIA~

Victoria VZj

November 26, 2011

Larry Munson, voice of the Georgia Bulldawgs, you will be missed. My thoughts go out to your family for strength and peace during this holiday season.

Brenna Renfroe

November 26, 2011

Please God, provide strength and comfort to his family and close friends. Oh Lord, hear my prayer.

john earle w.

November 26, 2011

You were the best ever, Larry, and you are missed! You will always be THE VOICE OF THE DAWGS!

Sympathy to the Munson family, with thanks for sharing Larry with all the Bulldog Nation.

Brenda Specketer

November 26, 2011

Larry you are simply the greatest ever. All of college football will miss you. I know that you are now calling games in the heavens. I hope to see you their. Best regard, Mike and Lynn Hall

Mike Hall

November 25, 2011

Larry, you are now there with Erk and Coach Smith and I am sure we will get an SEC Championship and a Sugar Bowl win. You are our angels. GO DAWGS!!!

Ronnie & Debbie Nipper

November 25, 2011

You will always be THE voice of the Dawgs. We always listened to Larry no matter where we were during the games. Even in the stands, we listened to the radio to see what Larry was saying.
Maybe the Dawgs will HUNKER DOWN one more time against LSU. I know you will be there in their hearts.

Gaye Barton

November 25, 2011

Thank you for your unforgettable voice of the DAWG Nation. We love you and can never forget you. I will listen for the echo of your voice calling the TECH game. Say "hey" to my dad- your biggest fan. God Rest you both.

Becky Poland

November 25, 2011

God Bless you Munson!! Thank You for all of those unforgettable calls and play by play action that brought so much excitement to Georgia Football.

Clint Edwards

November 25, 2011

Now you can call the Tech game from Heaven with my husband spotting for you...I know the 2 of you will get along as he has been on the sideline in heaven for 2 years now!!! Hunker Down Larry and David Gibbs. May you both rest in peace!!!

Kelly Gibbs

November 25, 2011

I hope Mr. Muson will say hello to my dad up in heaven. I know my dad will say thank you. And I would like to say thank you to his family for sharring him.

Barry Russell

November 25, 2011

Larry made me proud to be a Bulldawg. Thank you to his family for sharing him for all these years with the Bulldog nation.

Melissa Rettig

November 25, 2011

Munson...We will forever "get the picture" and remember you Thank you

M.W. Robinson

November 25, 2011

God Bless Larry Munson!!!He gave me many, many hours of great listening. We will always remember you and your place in Bulldawg Lore.

Sam Robinson

November 25, 2011

Thanks for the good memories

Aubrey (earthdog) Wright

November 25, 2011

Larry Munson the legendary voice of the Georgia Bulldogs. What a blessing it has beeen for many years to hear him announce the games. I have been a bulldog fan all of my life and as a young boy I grew up on a farm and would listen to you on the truck radio as I would take a break from working in the fields or the tractor and feel like I was sitting on the front row of Sanford stadium. I was in my forties before I ever got a chance to attend a game and it was just like you would say on Saturday,s about getting the picture. I was honored about 4 years ago to meet him at the Gala and have my picture with him which is proudly displayed in my living room. Larry you may be gone but you will never be forgotten.May God bless your family and the bulldog nation in this time of sorrow. GO DAWGS!!!!

Donnie Griffis

November 25, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 25, 2011

My memories of Larry began as a child of 5 or 6 years old and continued through nearly every football Saturday since.
I like the entire bulldawg nation have been blessed to be able to hear you for so many years.
you will forever be loved and remembered. Hunker down up there!

Mac Haile

November 25, 2011

At the end of each life is a legacy of love.. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. As the days and weeks pass and as you return to life routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God, family and friend James 4:8 Draw close to God and he will draw close to you

Lisa Parson

November 25, 2011

Larry your call on Hershel when he ran over the tackle was one of the best call ever. Prayer goes out for all family and rest in peace.

Raymond Wiley

November 25, 2011

I had the privilege of growing up listening to Larry call the "DAWGS".
I feel as though a part of me has died.
He will forever be remembered.

David Hendrix

November 25, 2011

LARRY MUNSON was a superb individual, in and out of the announcer's booth. He was the "Voice of Georgia Bulldogs!" Saturday afternoons during football season will not be the same...I miss him!

Murray Silver, Esq..

November 25, 2011

My earliest memories of Georgia football all involve listening to Larry painting a picture of the game for me with his voice. I won't go into how we used to turn the sound on the television down so we could listen to the radio call, since every good Dawg fan did that, but I can remember being at the games as a kid and seeing so many people with their huge (it was in the early 80's) headsets on and wishing I had one too so I could hear him call the game. As an adult, I never went to a game without having a radio of my own to hear him. Larry Munson was as important to me as the game itself. I will always be a Dawg fan, but a part of the game for me will be forever gone. There will never be another Larry Munson. God bless you, your family, and the Dawg nation.

Wade Alford

November 25, 2011

God Bless you Mr. Munson. My childhood was filled with the dread of facing such superior opponents game after game. I will always treasure your gravelly voice and the picture you painted. Hunker Down in Heaven. You deserve it.

Chip Prengaman

November 25, 2011

Not just the voice of Georgia football he was Georgia football. Go Dawgs beat Tech and then annihilate LSU Larry will be calling the game. Charles McCrary Weston WV

Charles McCrary

November 24, 2011

I started getting texts and emails late Sunday night saying Larry Munson had died. I never realized I talked so much about the joy Larry gave me from being a child in 1964 to a middle age adult in 2008. My dad shared Larry with me and I shared him with my son. We all mourn him but cherish his memory.

Steve Yearta

November 24, 2011

My whole family are Georgia Bulldogs. Sorry I never got a chance to meet you in person. My favorite call involved my favorite football player of all-time: Kevin Butler, who beat my least favorite football team of all-time: Clemson. Your call of that lengthy field goal will stay with my forever. R.I.P., Larry.

Reid H

November 24, 2011

We will miss you. Larry was a true legend.

November 24, 2011

Your pictures and phrases are in my house and even though I was young when you were an annoucer, I still remember you as a legend

Kate M

November 24, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Munson family, Mr. Munson's friends and the entire Bulldawg Nation. Like many of y'all, to me, Larry Munson was the Georgia Bulldogs. I grew up listening to him and will forever remember him. He said what I was thinking and feeling.

Thank you Mr. Munson. Godspeed.

Erajh Panditaratne

November 24, 2011

Larry was the best bar none..... UGA was blessed he came our way.

Bruce Hux

November 24, 2011

Friends and family I am so very sorry for your lost...Ecclesiastes 9:5 is such a great scripture that tells us that the dead are concious of nothing and the wages that`s owed are no more..

Linnel Dixon

November 24, 2011

My condolences to Larry's family. My heart and prayers go out to you and hope the joy and memories made throughout his life will ease the pain of his passing. Thank you for sharing Larry with us (the Bulldawg Nation) all these years, as he led us on many a memorable day, urging our teams to "hunker down" and celebrating the "sugar falling out of the sky." He will forever be the voice of Georgia football and a beloved Bulldawg. I heard him call games long before I saw the them in person, he didn't let me down. The excitement and color was there just as he had described them. I "got the picture." Thanks, Larry. God speed and God bless.

Carolyn Hall Tidd

November 24, 2011

I spent all my life in the small town of Cairo.I loved. Ga football all my life and have seen more games through Mr Munson's eyes than my own.thanks for the great times!!!!!

Ricky powe

November 24, 2011

My Dad was a Tech fan all his life. Because of that I was kinda on the fence with my loyality. But after Larry began annoucing in the 60's, his voice and enthusiasm made me a die hard Dawg fan and now I bleed red and black. Thank you Larry I heard evryone of your famous calls. Even when Georgia was on tv i would turn down the volumn and listen to Larry on the radio.I know you are now on some lake up in heaven pulling in trout with an eye on the game.....telling the defense to "Hunker Down" and yelling "Go Dawgs" with every score. Thanks for the memories Mr. Munson....rest in peace!!

Steve Osborne

November 24, 2011

When I was 10 years old I herd the famous touchdown Run by Hershel against Tennessee.That game was the first I herd Larry Munson and for the next 26 years I turned down the volume on the tv and listened.We love you Larry RIP.

chris cason

November 24, 2011

Loran, whataya got?
Well, Larry....

Mike Stewart

November 24, 2011

Mr. Munson,
You were the reason so many of us chose Georgia for our college education. The scene you painted with your magical words made us all want to be a part of that forever. I hope you are fishing in heaven now. We will never have another Larry Munson!

Scott Young

November 23, 2011

Taking a phrase out of the Uga book.
Damn Good Announcer.

Matt Morris

November 23, 2011

All Dawgs go to Heaven. Godspeed Larry.

Rachel Little

November 23, 2011

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