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John McGahee
June 19, 2011
Mary Lou,
My name is John McGahee; Larry called me Johnny. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I've got so many stories! I lived on Suwanee Ave and he on Branch. We did a lot of running around. He had a green bike - a Schwinn, if my memory serves me correctly. I had a red bike. We did a lot of riding and goofing off in the alleys and through the neighborhoods of Seminole Heights. We got into a little "trouble" goofing off at Milian's one time. Quite often we would go to Schiro's and get a coke after cashing in bottles at the Quik Chek. Larry wasn't in any of my high school classes, but in 1977, ended up being my insurance man when I opened a jewelry store "Solomon's Mine" in Clearwater. I talked with him several times over the next 10 yrs. regarding store business. One day I visited him over by Henry & Ola Park and we caught up on old times then. I had not heard from him for many years until about 5 months ago when he called out of the blue and told me that he was dealing with cancer. I told him we would be praying for him and I would talk to him after his surgery to discuss the outcome. Since then, we have played phone tag and I never did get to speak with him again. One of his replies was that getting to the phone was an issue but when he got stronger, he would get back with me. I responded with a message that if he needed any help, I would be there. I never received a reply after that. I never thought he wouldn't make it out of this, because we had plans to go shooting when he got better. Mary Lou, if you would like to call me, I would love to speak with you -
352-232-2874 or 352-797-0181. Johnny
June 11, 2011
I was very young when I met Larry. I had heard of so many stories about his high school escapades with Steve and knew they had a great friendship. Larry got me my first job in Tampa in Insurance and as a result, I was able to retire early and enjoy life. Larry was a kind, thoughtful, generous and dedicated man. He also gave the best bear hugs! His sailing passion and the hard work which made him so successful were admirable. I was proud to have our son named after him. Mary Lou, my prayers and love are with you. He will be missed terribly, but always remembered with a smile.
Venetta Bingham Colson
June 10, 2011
We were all talking about you yesterday,Some how I think you were with us
Dawn Howell
June 10, 2011
We were all talking about you yesterday,Some how I think you were with us
robin hazelton
June 10, 2011
so sorry to hear about larry passing. my husband and i knew larry for many years and will miss all the great stories we shared. our thoughts and prayers for his family.
Stephanie Colson Volkmar
June 10, 2011
Larry was and will remain a wonderful man in the hearts of the Colson family. Larry and my father, Steve Colson, were best friends growing up and went to school together. My brother, Julian Lawerence Colson, was named after Larry. He will be missed. Our sympathy goes to his mother. Love, the Colsons.
Merilee Worley
June 10, 2011
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. He will be missed terribly by his friends and family.
Merilee Worley
June 9, 2011
To the Family of Larry....Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends....Larry was our insurance agent for many years and a good friend....always had a smile and a story to share....We will miss him.....Jessica and Ennio Fambri
June 9, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. Our condolences go to his mother.
Elmer Combs Family
Cindy Hibbert Allen
June 9, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Larry in the early '70s. He was always a very friendly and helpful person.
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