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Larry Bame Obituary
CAROLINA BEACH - Larry Cecil Bame, a lifelong resident of Carolina Beach, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sept. 10, 2014.
Larry was born on June 8, 1939, son of Alice Bame and the late J.C. Bame. He is survived by his wife, Doris Shoe Bame; daughter Melissa Bame Miller (Mike); son Jeffrey Todd Bame; grandsons Andrew, Daniel and Joshua Miller; sisters Joanne Graham, Eloise Walker, Suzanne Brandon; and his mother, Alice Bame.
Larry graduated from New Hanover High School, class of 1958, and attended Wilmington College. He was employed at Tenny Engineering and Singer before opening his own business at Carolina Beach, Bame Tool & Die.
Larry served in the United States Coast Guard for eight years and was a lifelong member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Carolina Beach.
Larry enjoyed beach living, from boating and fishing to waterskiing and shagging.
He is described by his friends as being able to create most anything required at his Tool & Die Shop. He was known to his family as a loving and committed husband, father and PawPaw.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Road, Wilmington.
Service: A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 300 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach, with the Rev. Shawn Blackwelder officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Bame's family would like to thank all of his doctors and caregivers for their support, guidance and compassion, especially Dr. Neill Musselwhite and the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 300 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach, NC, 28428; or Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Andrews Valley Chapel Service is assisting the family.
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judy ritchie
September 6, 2019
Love and prayers to all
Gail Jones
September 24, 2014
Everyone in the Bame family has been so entrenched in the history of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. We have been blessed with their presence. We all love Doris and Larry, and we will miss Larry and his faithful love of God, family, church and country.
George & Dorothy Rivenbark
September 18, 2014
I worked with Larry in Wilmington for several years. May God bless you and your family in this time of grief.
Glenn Davenport
September 15, 2014
Melissa,
I am sorry to learn of your loss. I know that his legacy is well served by the kind person that you are. I will be praying for you and your family in the coming days.
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September 15, 2014
Bill and Janet Coleman formerly of C B now in Guntersville ,Alabama express our deepest sympathy at this time,lift up thine eyes unto the hill ,God will bless .
September 15, 2014
Sooooo so sorry to get this news...I grew up at Carolina Beach and finished grade school thru 7th grade with Larry and treasured him as my childhood friend along with many ...went thru 7th grade with him, attended St. Pauls Methodist church with him. My father was Leaky Davis, friend of all the Bames and Knoxes. My prayers and thoughts with all his family and loved ones. Jo Ann Davis Griffin
Jacquelyn Kornegay jones
September 15, 2014
Rember Larry from high school,class of 58 school friend.Fond memories. please accept my condolences.
Pam Ellis
September 14, 2014
To Doris and family,
My thoughts are with you at this time.He will be missed.I have lite a candle in his memory.Alice,you are in my thoughts as well.
Pam
Lynn Benson
September 14, 2014
To the Bame family, my condolences to you all. Will always remember Larry's dry wit and sweet smile. He will be missed.
Trish Chiarell
September 14, 2014
Dear Doris and Family:
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trish Chiarell, Great Oaks Club
Howard Hewett
September 14, 2014
To the Bame Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Larry & I were classmates beginning with 1st grade at Carolina Beach Elementary, Sunset Park and at New Hanover until the Hewett family moved to Texas in 1956. I always enjoyed our visit at Larry's machine shop during our trips to North Carolina. My very special condolence to your family in this time of sorrow.
Jane Wilhelm
September 13, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sarah & Sid Mantel
September 13, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Donnie & Debbie ` McGee
September 13, 2014
To the Bame Family. We want you all to know that Donnie and Debbie McGee offer our Condolences to your family. Larry was a wonderful man. He will be missed by so many. We pray that God will put comfort in your hearts and warmth to your souls with peace. Our hearts go out to your family. If there is anything we can do, just call me and I'll do my best to do what I can to help. Sincerely Donnie and Debbie McGee
Jacqueline Wallace Harrison
September 13, 2014
The loss of a loved one is difficult. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers. In time may the pain of your loss lessen so you can focus on your wonderful memories.
Wayne & Dolly Moose
September 13, 2014
Doris and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Debbie` McGee
September 13, 2014
To The Bame Family. From The McGee's Family of Salisbury. I'm writing this on behalf of Paul and Mildred McGee. We are not in shape to make the trip there. Our hearts & prayers are with you and your family. We want the Bame family to know that we are praying for you and your family's loss of Larry. Larry will truly be missed by so many. We are praying that God will help to find the family some comfort and peace in your hearts. Please call Mildred when you can. On the behalf of the McGee Family, Paul, Mildred, Donnie & Debbie, Janice, Donnie Shaver. We are praying for you all. A phone call away.
Nancy Shue
September 13, 2014
Doris and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in weeks ahead. Love to you.
Nancy Padgett
September 13, 2014
My condolences to the family. May the God of love and peace be with you. Larry will surely be missed.
Kenney & Pat Farrow
September 13, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
September 13, 2014
We're thinking of your family and remembering you in our prayers.
Lannie and Ken
Margaret Brown
September 13, 2014
Thank you for your service to our country!
September 12, 2014
We are so very sorry to learn of Larry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim & Marion Hearn
Suzy (Fortier) Ott
September 12, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time. He will be greatly missed.
Jerry & Becky Johnson
September 12, 2014
May God be with you and the family to guide you in the days ahead.Larry will be missed by everyone that knew him.We pray for the family in their loss of Larry. God Bless everyone.
Jerry & Cathy Heglar
September 12, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Judy and Jimmy Ritchie
September 12, 2014
Love and prayers to all your family.
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