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Larry "The Doctor" Washington

1954 - 2017

Larry "The Doctor" Washington obituary, 1954-2017, Slaton, TX

BORN

1954

DIED

2017

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1715 E Broadway St.

Lubbock, Texas

Larry Washington Obituary

Slaton- 63, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Larry was born February 15, 1954 in Lorenzo, Texas to Elizabeth Lewis and Alexander Washington. Larry attended grade school and graduated from Slaton High School where he was know as a hometown basketball superstar. Larry worked for South Plains Veterinary Clinic where he was the staple, the glue, and earned the nickname "The Doctor". Larry is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Jefferson (Johnny); one daughter, Jordan Caraway; one grandson, Javen Manahan; six sisters, Alice Doss, Josie Humphrey, Barbara Love, Glenda Wright, Florence Turner, and Ruthie Jones; eight brothers, John Washington, Billy Washington, Irvin Washington, Alfred Washington, Marvin Washington, Stonewall Washington Paul Jefferson, and Gabby Johnson; a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Slaton, TX. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Slaton, TX under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitation will be held today from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the "Larry Washington Memorial Fund" at Resurrected Zoe Life Ministry for educational purpose.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2017.

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Lee-Dewey Carpenter

December 9, 2022

12-12-22 Always remembering, never forgetting Our Friend!

Lee-Dewey Carpenter

December 9, 2021

YOU ARE STILL GREATLY MISSED Dr. LARRY

Lee-Dewey Carpenter

December 9, 2020

Three long years, can't say you have missed much in 2020 but we sure still miss you Mr. Larry, Merry Christmas to
you, Gregory n Mike

Lee-Dewey Carpenter

December 9, 2019

Larry, LeRoy, Mr. W, Doc - not a day goes by that we dont think of you, talk of you or something reminds us of you, visit cemetery pretty often because we know this is place we laid that tired body down, had some chicken and dumplings the other day and immediately thought of you, miss you for always our special friend!

Lee-Dewey Carpenter

December 11, 2018

Larry, finally got the 10in snow off of vehicles and out of driveway Sunday 12-9-18 afternoon, boy did we ever miss you...Lee said I bet he is looking down and just laughing at us, I said no I bet he is saying if I not in such a good place right now, I would be out there helping just like in 2015, we miss you daily Sir Larry. Hard to believe it has been a year without you already, hug Mike and Gregory for us and dont laugh too hard when you three see us struggling trying to catch Pearl!

Ronald Slay

December 10, 2018

Mr. Larry you were almost like a 2nd father to me.. you will be greatly missed by all.. God has another great Dr. In heaven and I know all is ok now.. God bless you and family...

sheila w

December 18, 2017

It was very hard to be upset when you were around,even when everything was wrong, your presence made it right , even for a moment. Goodnight kind Sir, you will not be forgotten.

Laura Allen

December 17, 2017

My condolences to his family and friends. He will definetly be missed.

A Houston Family

December 17, 2017

In Memory & Deep Respect Mr. Larry Washington
Truly now is a difficult time for all who loved him.
You have loss someone very Loving and Caring.
The sadness & pain you feel, does not go un-noticed by our Creator and His Son.
The promises to remove the effects of all pain & sorrow, we can trust.
.....1 Corinthians 15:20-22; 25,26

Diane Zubia

December 16, 2017

Our sincere condolences to all family n friends may you rest in Peace Larry

Genice Woodson

December 16, 2017

Larry I am so glad that we were able to chat and still laugh during your final hours...We had such good times...and you always made an entrance..that came with fun and laughter and you made sure that your exit was everything but sad..Thank you for always loving me and making sure that I knew it...I will miss u and I promise to always cling to those wonderful memories of you...Rest well big brother.

Lee-Dewey Carpenter

December 15, 2017

While your earthly journey is over, You "Sir LeRoy" will NEVER be forgotten. we miss you terribly already, that smile. that little grin and twinkle in those dark eyes along with those special pair of helping hands. Give big ole hugs to Mike and Greg for us. Happy Trails til we meet again, Our Sweet Larry.

Gary Reba Green

December 15, 2017

Larry, your tender soul, caring personality and jubilant smile will be for ever missed. Thank you God for sharing him with all of us- Gary/Reba Green

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