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Lawrence THORPE Obituary
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THORPE, Lawrence I. LAWRENCE I. "LARRY" THORPE Lawrence I. "Larry" Thorpe, of Atlanta, GA passed away on December 13th at the age of 83. He lived a full, joyous, and accomplished life. He was a lawyer, a veteran, a successful real estate developer, a community leader, a committed environmentalist, and a powerful advocate wherever an issue of conscience stirred the fires of his tremendous heart. But to his family and friends, he was so much more than can be captured here. He was jokes told for the fifth time, he was daring stories of adventures in Israel, South America, Australia and beyond, he was fifteen books deep on a bedside table and he was, throughout, our very foundation. His love allowed us to succeed, his strength allowed us to fail, and his consistency allowed us always to feel at home in his presence. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Barbara Williams; son, Ben Thorpe; daughter, Wendy Kornfield (Cliff); grandchildren, Haley, Josh, and Meryl Kornfield; sister-in-law, Karen Branan; nephews, John Thorpe (Parima), Josh Thorpe, David Thorpe, and Brad Branan; grandnephew and grandnieces, Luke Thorpe, Maddie Thorpe, and Fallon DuBose; godchildren, Lee Nicholson (Ed), Richard Taylor (Sara), and Ruthie Norton (Curtis); grandgodsons, Evan and Gordon Nicholson; dog, Ari; and a host of loving and loved extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Wednesday, December 18th at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Atlanta Music Project, The Fernbank Museum of Natural History, or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence THORPE
Sara Falk Moser
October 20, 2023
Larry was my first "love" when we were 16 yrs of age, back in the late 1940s.
I'm glad he lived a successful life, with wife and children. I have very happy memories of our romance together... Love always, Sara Falk Moser
Robin Caral Shaw, Esq.
April 30, 2014
Dear Barbara and Ben, An unrelated email from David T. today prompted me to Google you...and I was deeply saddened to learn about Larry's death. Family for a while, but wonderful memories forever. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Robin Shaw
Suzanne Singer
December 23, 2013
Max and I met Larry in Ulpan during his time in Jerusalem. He became a good friend, sharing with us the discovering of Israel. Over the years we would hear about him from time to time from Chaim and Rosa Gofin and now we read that our friend from those years, Ellen Hirsch, also knew Larry. It is sad that we lost contact.
Bill and Beth Tyler
December 18, 2013
Barbara, what a beautiful, beautiful tribute to Larry you wrote in the AJC.With the photo you could almost feel his presence. I had the pleasure to know him back in 1976 while we refinanced Colonial Homes apartmnents, we became good friends, you both were kind enough to attend Beth and my wedding and gave us a lovely gift. We were both good frinds with Joe Thompson. I know you 2 must have had wonderful times together. I would have loved to been at the memorial service, but got the notice too late. Love to you and your family. Larry was truly a gentleman and a friend to all who knew him.
B. C.
December 18, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the Thorpe family. He surley knew how to live. May your cherished memories, your loved ones and the comfort we may receive through prayer help you through these difficult times. Ps. 34:17, 18.
December 17, 2013
Today's news brought memories of Larry flooding back, from high school days in Pittsburgh to his mid-llife sabbatical in Israel. Recently I came across a photo of Larry, Barbara and a very young Ben at a Shabbat dinner at my mother's house, across the road from their rented flat. Larry had come, not on a ten-day tour, but with a serious commitment to learn. His enthusiasm was boundless; his commitment was inspiring; his mind was open. Though we met infrequently in later years, I counted him a cherished friend; he will be missed and remembered.
To Barbara and Ben: when you two joined Larry in Jerusalem, he was the happiest man in the whole world! .... Cherish your memories and build on them.
Ellen Falk Hirsch
December 16, 2013
I'm sorry for your lost. May your family rely on God in this time of grief.
Susie Ferber Pastroff
December 16, 2013
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was always gracious but we are sorry that we lost touch in the last few years.
He was one of my few remaining first cousins.
Deborah Daniels Dawson
December 16, 2013
Dearest Barbara and Karen
You and the family are in my prayers. Trust in Jehovah to get you through this trying, stressful and emotional time. He is always at your side.
G. Johnson
December 16, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 16, 2013
Dear Barbara and family,
We are so sorry to read of Larry's death, and extend our condolences. When we met the other day, I was unaware Larry was so seriously ill.
Please let us know if we can be of any help, as your neighbors.
Jutta and Ben Counter
- Rev. 21: 4 - V Austin
December 16, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jennifer McLaughlin
December 16, 2013
Barbara and Benjamin, please know you are in the forefront of our thoughts and prayers as you mourn and celebrate Larry. Extraordinary man who meant and will continue to mean so much to our family. Sending love, strength, and warmth. Doug, Bobbie, and Jennifer McLaughlin
Jacquie Vanderveen
December 16, 2013
My deepest prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.
Ps. 34:17, 18 ~ Kim
December 16, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
[2 Corinthians 1:3, 4] CP
December 16, 2013
May the God of all comfort bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
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