Larry Sorie Obituary
Larry was born on October 9, 1946 in Nash County, NC to the late Cleveland Sorie and Carolyn M. Sorie. He farmed until 1984 and then went to work for Ewell Ford Sales from 1984 until they closed in 2000. Larry also worked with Correctional Enterprise as a warehouse manager until October 2016 when he retired. In 1990 he was elected to serve as a Town Commissioner for the Town of Enfield and was proud to serve for eight years.
Larry took great joy in spending time with his grandsons and playing with his great-granddaughter, Lainey. His favorite past time was playing golf at Scotfield Country Club with his very close friends.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Whitehurst and Vicki Gaither.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Billie Hardison Sorie; his daughter, Jamie Leigh Sorie and her fiancé William Riddick of Garysburg; his grandsons, Landen Dunn and his wife Stephanie of Lake Gaston and Braeden Goins of Garysburg; and his great-granddaughter, Lainey Dunn of Lake Gaston.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Enfield Baptist Church in Enfield. A celebration of life memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church, with Rev. Craig Gaither officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in Larry's memory directly to Enfield Baptist Church, 200 West Burnette Avenue, Enfield, NC 27823 or online by clicking here; or to Gentiva Hospice, 2479 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or online by clicking here; or to the charity of your choice.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service ~ Letchworth Chapel in Scotland Neck has been entrusted with the arrangements for the Sorie family. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Larry, please visit our floral store.
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