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Richard Larson Obituary
Dr. Richard Martin "Dick" Larson, MD, 79, of Banner Elk, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at his home in Banner Elk.
Dick was born in Oswego, New York to Walfred and Clare Larson on May 30, 1945. He attended Oswego public schools and graduated from Cornell University in 1966. He joined the Marine Corp and trained as a fighter pilot. He served one tour of duty in Vietnam and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. When his Marine Corp service ended Dick attended Duke University School of Medicine where he also did his internship and residency in surgery.
When he finished his training, he moved to Greenville, NC and joined Pitt Surgical Associates where he practiced for 19 years. After retiring from the practice of surgery, he moved to Banner Elk and became a woodworker, selling his furniture in craft shows around the area and in a local gallery. He became very active in Banner Elk Presbyterian Church serving as an elder, teacher, and choir member. He also served in the local Presbytery in several capacities.
About eight years ago he was approached to become the executive director of our local food pantry. Of all his careers, this may have been the most rewarding. Under his leadership the number of clients served has grown and a new building now houses space to serve them.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and loyal friend to all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Carol, his son Christopher (Julia), grandson Reid, Brothers Alan (Carol) Larson, Philip (MaryLou) Larson and sisters-in-laws, Pamela Schaefer, Megan (Frank) Curran and Jennifer (Chuck) Cohen.
Services for Dr. Richard Martin "Dick" Larson, MD will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Feild Russell and Rev. Lance Perry officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service.
Private interment will be in the Dwelling Place Columbarium of the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to their friends at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church to the Nurses and staff of Amorem Hospice and Palliative Care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Feeding Avery Families or Banner Elk Presbyterian Church.
Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Larson family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net
The care of Dick and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. 828-733-2121
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