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1935
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2009
Lawrence MacMillan Obituary
Larry was born November 28, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Lawrence and Frances MacMillan and came to this area in 1987 from Clearwater. He served our country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Larry was a radio and speedway announcer, working for Country Fox, Joy FM and Citrus County Speedway. He was Baptist by faith.
His survivors include his wife of 35 years, Dorothy "Edwina" MacMillan, Inverness, two sons, Richard and wife Lisa MacMillan, Safety Harbor, FL, and Gary MacMillan, Odessa, FL; his daughter Tammy and husband David Hersey, Clearwater; two stepsons, Bobby and wife Ruthie Jackson, Old Town, FL, and Eddie Crain, Crystal River; two stepdaughters Nancy and husband Jeff Reeder and Jackie and husband Ken Walker, all of Clearwater, 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family requests donations to Citrus County Veteran's Coalition, P.O. Box 1281, Crystal River, FL 34423 in lieu of flowers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence MacMillan
David Jackson
October 27, 2009
Sorry i missed Papa Larry's services. I have a lot of memories to hold on to especially riding in the Sunshine Speedway pace car when i was a kid and all holidays mostly Thanksgiving. Papa will be missed by many. Love your grandson- David
October 6, 2009
EDWINA AND FAMILY, AS WE WERE LEAVING LARRYS SERVICE THURSDAY MIKE TURNED TO ME SAID " LARRY WAS THE ONLY PERSON THAT EVER SOLD ME A CHEVY TRUCK " AS A MATTER OF FACT WE BOUGHT 2. OUR FAMILY
WILL MISS HIS WONDERFUL VOICE AND HEART FELT ENTHUSIAM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF LARRY THAT WE WILL ALL CARRY WITH US.
PAT AND MIKE SCOTT
Tonya Hamilton
October 5, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passsing. I worked with him many years ago ath Crystal Chevrolet in Inverness. He was always sweet and polite. Although I haven't seen him in years, I'm sure he hasn't changed and will be dearly missed by all that know. RIP Larry!
Logan Neill
October 3, 2009
Edwina, I'm so sorry for your loss. I think most folks who knew Larry will agree there will never be another like him. I will always be grateful for the help and encouragement he gave me when I was covering the speedway for the paper.
Trisha Nelson
October 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
kathy badessa
October 1, 2009
OUR thoughts and prayers are with you during your grieving time. He wil be missed. kathy and jerry hoover
Tammy Hersey
October 1, 2009
You have been my inspiration and the person I lean on my whole life. I feel so gratful that god gave me such a loving father.I miss you terribly an will love you forever.
Your Loving daughter Tammy
Gene Adler
October 1, 2009
Edwina and Family....My deepest sympathy ...
Larry was one of the best racing announcers around and a all around good guy. Racing Roundup TV show got Larry to call the show many times. He would give us up dates and race results from Citrus County Speedway. He was the track announcer at that track over 30 years. Larry told me he was announcer at the old Tri-City speedway in St.Pete. Then went on to be announcer for Sunshine Speedway under Dan Jones.
One of the high lites of his announcer day's was when he did the NASCAR Fire cracker 400 over at Daytona one time. Larry had been a auto racing announcer for over 50 years. Him and his voice over the mic will be missed...God Speed Larry...
Mean Gene
RICHARD RAMBUSKI
October 1, 2009
I WILL TRULY MISS LARRY`S ANNOUNCING.I COULD HEAR HIM AT THE TRACK FROM THE HOME WHERE I LIVE. I FIRST MET LARRY AT SUNSHINE SPEEDWAY,WHERE I ASKED HIM TO ANNOUNCE A GUEST RACE DRIVER.I`LL NEVER FORGET HIS GRACIOUSNESS.AND WHEREVER I SAW HIM HE ALWAYS TOOK TIME TO TALK WITH ME.GOD BLESS YOU LARRY.
September 30, 2009
Larry we met you and Edwina at My sister Lolly's . Your one of the good ones God needs and takes away ,sweet,kind and thoughtful. You encouraged and complimented my grandson(David Davis) when he started racing at citrus speedway. Our entire family was saddened to know your gone but know you are making our "Jim" happy talking about racing and making things right ! Cathy Hendrick, Floral City,fl.
Tammy (Roush) Chamberlain & Family!
September 29, 2009
Edwina and Family....My deepest sympathy Larry was and will always be the voice of Citrus County Speedway he will be missed by many!!!
Kimberly Richardson
September 29, 2009
Edwina & Family: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Larry was a wonderful man and we really enjoyed working with him at Crystal Chevrolet. He was always smiling and happy! Hearing him at the race track on Saturday nights was always a highlight! What a voice he had! He will be missed by so many....Kevin & Kimberly Richardson
Richard Spires
September 29, 2009
Larry Mac was a wonderful man. A true professional behind the microphone. The impact of his talent, efforts and passion for Veteran's causes will be felt forever in Citrus County.
He will be truly missed and his memory cherished.
May light perpetual shine on in the light of his soul.
Sue Proctor
September 29, 2009
My heart goes out to you Edwina and Family.God Bless you.I always enjoyed the Chirstmas letters,I know he was proud of family.The race track will never be the same.Love You Sue
Jack Husler
September 29, 2009
We will miss you Larry. Our condolences to your family. From the Beverly Hills Old Guys Racing fans.
Mike Gudis
September 29, 2009
Dorothy & family Of Larry:
My sympathies go out to you for the loss of a buddy Larry.
I will miss him.
Mike Gudis- Treasurer- C C Veterans Coalition
Cindy Adkison
September 29, 2009
You are already missed, always cherished and forever loved! We were all blessed to have known such a man. I hope Larry and my Dad are together.
September 29, 2009
Edwina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are no words.
Alicia Bresnahan
Brittney Concidine
September 29, 2009
Larry: The Voice of the Citrus County Speedway....It was such a great honor to be able to work along side of Larry in the tower at the speedway. I have known Larry for a little bit over a year now, and I am so glad that I got to be a part of his life. He is such an amazing person. Since, he has been gone from the speedway these past few weeks, with going to the doctors and etc. I have missed him there so much, he's so good at annoucing and working the scoreboard....no one else can do both :).....Every saturday night we were like family at the back gate and the tower, I would take notes and do his paperwork for him until he arrived. He will be dearly missed! Ok Larry...Now get that speedway started up in heaven before I arrive.....
Lolly Adkison
September 29, 2009
I am so sorry. I'll miss his sweet kisses & caring hugs.
I'm sure Larry & Jim are up there telling race track stories to each other.
May the family find peace in their memories.
God Bless.
Lolly
Kellie Hays
September 29, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.Larry was a good man.My heart aches for all the family.Love Mark & Kellie Hays
Sandy Cross
September 29, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rick MacMillan
September 28, 2009
I will be forever grateful that we had Friday together. I already miss you terribly and will cherish that last hug and what you told me. It has been a privilige to have you as my Dad.
Love always - Rick
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