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for Larry Deal
November 1, 2016
Diane...What a loss to all that knew Larry. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.Larry was a special man.Please call me when time. Carl Torbush 205-534-6100
Connie Fesperman
October 28, 2016
Diane, So sorry to hear of Coach Deal. He was a good man and great leader to all the youth at SRSHS. You all will be in my prayers.
Bob & Peggy Farmer
October 27, 2016
Dianne and family- So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. We know Larry will be truly missed by so many people. He was such an inspiration to all! God give you all comfort at this time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
alisha hodge
October 27, 2016
Andrew deal and family I am so sorry for your loss he was a great man and will be missed love alisha hodge
He Taught Me to be a Leader
Bill Baldwin
October 27, 2016
Coach Deal was the first man who made an impact on my life. His tenacity and energy on the sidelines during a game always made me better. Under his leadership I came to grasp how one man could influence another's life (game) to a whole new level when we lead with passion. There was no one I love pleasing more than Coach Deal. And...there's no one I wanted to displease less than him. His leadership in my life was prophetic because I saw in him what I could be as I coached many people myself since 1977--mine is just a different arena of coaching, but many of the same principles apply. I'm forever grateful and indebted to the man, the leader, the Coach...Larry Deal.
Yolanda Nunn
October 27, 2016
Dianne I am sorry to hear of your husband passing. I just started thinking about Waffle House where we first met. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Rhonda Brown
October 27, 2016
Diane, Angie, Andrew and family, we are so sorry for your sudden loss. I pray your wonderful memories will be some comfort during this difficult time. We will miss seeing Larry walking in the neighborhood!
Your neighbors,
Kenny and Rhonda
Jim Fulton
October 26, 2016
We've lost a great man who not only was a coach for sports, but also a coach about life. Larry will always be remembered, God bless Larry and family.
Janice Waddell
October 26, 2016
Our thoughts are with you all during this time.
Tim Goodman
October 26, 2016
To Diane and all the family just know that you are all in our prayers. Coach Deal was a good man besides a great coach and person. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Tim Goodman, Jackie Fuller and Family.
Alphonso Broadaway
October 26, 2016
Great coach.Great man An awesome example for all
Bob Chandler
October 26, 2016
Larry (Coach Deal) will be greatly missed. I remember being in his home room at SRHS in 1973. He really put up with a lot from us. We enjoyed being around him. I am praying for you family, God bless you in this hard time, but He will get you through it.
Darlene Harris
October 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear that Coach Deal has passed away. He was a wonderful person and a great Coach. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Joan Freeze Small
October 26, 2016
Reading these treasured comments of memories of Coach Deal brings back wonderful memories of my father's effect on his students and those he encountered throughout his teaching career. Coach Deal had the same affect and impact on everyone he taught, coached and mentored. May his children and grandchildren know how deeply respected he was.
Rudy & Gail Wise
October 26, 2016
We were very sorry to hear that Coach Deal passed away. He meant so much to so many and will be missed by all. He was a special friend to me and I enjoyed sitting across from him at the South football games for so many years. Gail and I are out of town Wednesday and will miss being here to visit but wanted you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love and Sympathy to your family.
Frank Overcash
October 26, 2016
Rest in Peace Coach Deal. Many wonderful memories of a good man during my years at SRHS. Until we meet again lifting your family in thought and prayer...
Robert&Delores Gambrell
October 26, 2016
So sorry to learn of the pasting of Coach Deal who was also a great neighbor.Larry you will always be remember as a great Coach.To Diane,Angie,Andrew and his grandchildren our prayers and thoughts are with you for now you have a Heavenly Angel to watch over you remember he will always be with you in your heart and memories and when you are thinking of him that is when he is thinking of you.God be with you all your neighbors
Ann L Bracey
October 26, 2016
We are so very sorry for this loss of such a wonderful life! We pray this special family will find strength in knowing God will guide you through this loss. Not an easy journey but knowing how much Larry was loved and admired by so many will console you as you go through your loss!
Ann Little Bracey
Jerry Little
Ann Lee Hughes
October 26, 2016
Sending prayers & healing thoughts to your family. Larry will be missed & remembered by the many lives he touched. I hope knowing that will give you comfort in the days to come.
Josh Sain
October 26, 2016
2002 graduate here. He will be greatly missed.
Tony & Ann Deyton
October 26, 2016
No expressed words can cover the loss. Our sympathy to all of your family.
October 26, 2016
So sorry to hear coach Deal has past on. I was a 1981 graduate of South Rowan. He told me to bring my sons back home to south so they could play football for him. May peace be with the Deal family Susie Jackson
Reba Poole
October 26, 2016
Diane and family, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Larry will be missed. Love and prayers.
Anita Overcash Cannon
October 26, 2016
Sending prayers for the Deal Family.
Rick Wright
October 26, 2016
Very sad to hear about Coach Deal's passing. I graduated from South Rowan in 1984 and played football three years. Coach Deal was a passionate coach who gave his all to each of his players. Just one of those special coaches who was able to get the most out of his players. He was quick to get on you when you were going through the motions, but he was also your biggest cheerleader when you succeeded.
I was fortunate to have played for Coach Deal's first season as South's head football coach. The pre-season predictions was not good for that 1983 team, but he got us believing in the off season. We went on to have a successful season as conference co-champions and then went on to win the Div II Western NC Championship. We had an 11-2 record, which I believe is still the most wins in school history. He was the drive behind that team that was picked to finish in the middle of the pack in the conference. I loved his passion and enthusiasm for the game. He was just genuine coach, you always knew exactly where you stood with the man.
High School football was one of the greatest experiences of my life. A big reason for that was because of Coach Deal and all the other fine football coaches at South. I think you notice that I still refer to him as Coach and that's out of respect for the man and because that's who he will always be to me. I loved Coach Deal and I would have done anything in the world for that man. I think that last sentence just defined what a great leader is.
My condolences to Coach Deal's family. I know a lot of people are hurting now that they heard the news. He's had such a positive impact on so many people's lives. What a great legacy he leaves behind. Rest in peace Coach, you earned it.
Ray and Lynn Shoemaker
October 25, 2016
Our deepest sympathy for the whole family. No words can make this easy. God will carry you through this storm. Sending love and prayers! May God give you the peace and serenity you all deserve! AMEN.
Sidney Sidebottom
October 25, 2016
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Coach Deal. I remember him as a very good and kind man.
Arthur Abernathy
October 25, 2016
MY HEART IS WITH U ALL; MAY GOD GIVE GRACE FOR U ALL, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE,PRAYING FOR U ALL, ABBY.
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