Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Larry Garris Obituary
Larry was very musically inclined and started playing piano at an early age. In high school, he and several friends played for dances in a group they called The Avantis. After high school he completed 2 years at Wingate College and then went on to attend North Carolina State. His first job was being a sales rep for Aria Guitars and he traveled a good bit ending up moving to Nashville, TN in 1975.
Larry grew tired of traveling and so he opened a music store in Nashville, TN in 1976 calling it Corner Music. His store has been in operation for 48 years now and he has helped musicians, producers, sound engineers and has helped to develop many church sound systems for churches all over the country. He and Corner Music are well known to the recording industry and churches in Nashville, TN.
He is survived locally by his wife of 45 years, Mary VanBuskirk Garris and his 2 sons, Benjamin Justus Garris and Kirk Andrew Garris, 2 grandsons, as well as cousin David Garris (Melissa).
Larry passed away on May 11, 2024 after a brief illness. Plans for services are not confirmed as of yet and people are asked to check the Corner Music facebook page for updates on services and memorials.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
John Jonethis
May 11, 2025
A year has passed but Larry´s memory is eternal ! Very much missed!
Mary Louise and Don Bisch
June 24, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. We have way too many wonderful family memories to list. Remembering you and your loved one(my dear cousin) today and always.
john jonethis
June 14, 2024
A quality individual who was always there when I needed help....
Memory Eternal !
Mary A Brown
May 30, 2024
Larry married my cousin Mary and immediately became a beloved member of our family.
He will truly be missed.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Jackie Nguyen Reed
May 29, 2024
Through the years of working for Larry, he became almost a second dad to me. He would always call me "one of those young kids" or a "spring chicken" and tell great stories about his sons and family. At events, I would always pack some treats for Mary so he could bring home and he would say, "oh yes, the boss would enjoy this". The last time I spoke to Larry, I was able to tell him how much I valued his relationship and blessed to call him a friend. Sending my condolences to Mary, Ben and Kirk during this difficult time. Heaven got a bit brighter on May 11th and I know he's watching over us. Very best, Jackie Nguyen Reed
Barbara Edwards
May 21, 2024
Larry was my cousin but I never got to grow up near him as I lived in California. The few times I did get to spend time with Larry, he was a fun little boy. He visited my family in later years and we so enjoyed he and Mary and later the boys. I always wished I had known him growing up. My husband and I visited he and Mary many years ago, he took us everywhere! We even got to sit on the stage at the Grand Ole Opera. He was a wonderful person, he will be truly missed. Barbara Lee Garris Edwards
Billy
May 21, 2024
I had come to know Larry from being a customer at Corner Music. Corner always had all the 'cool stuff' most of the other shops did not have. No chain-store atmosphere, personable staff, and the owner himself, Larry, made shopping there a comfortable experience. I liked being there so much, I asked Larry if I could go to work for him, and for many years I enjoyed working in a field I loved. Larry and his family became an extended part of my family. They actually put up with me for longer than they should have, but Larry's kind and compassionate nature could see the good in people and believed in helping folks, which went beyond just myself and extended to anybody in Larry's life. You can say the same about his family, and I know Corner is in good hands. The shoes will be tough to fill, though. There's not a store like Corner Music, because none of them have an owner like Larry. Rest in Peace, Sir, and Godspeed.
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in Larry Garris's name
How to support Larry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Larry Garris's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
