Larry Dean Pledger

Larry Dean Pledger obituary

Larry Dean Pledger

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9

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Compassion Church

750 Manning Road, Suffolk, VA 23434

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Larry Pledger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home - Tidewater Drive Chapel on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Larry Dean Pledger, 77, son of the late James and Gertrude Pledger, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 in his residence surrounded by his family.

Larry was an avid golfer and hunter and loved the Washington Redskins. He retired from the Military Housing Department after more than 20 years of service as a Supervisor Housing Specialist.

Larry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Betty Pledger; his children Lorrie Thurston (John), Pat Teager, Eddie Anderson (Terri), Tom Anderson and Joe Pledger; two brothers and a sister. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Larry is predeceased by two brothers.

Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm on August 9, 2025 at Compassion Church, 750 Manning Road, Suffolk, Virginia 23434.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

9

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Compassion Church

750 Manning Road, Suffolk, VA 23434

Send Flowers