Larry Sudbury Obituary
Funeral services for Mr. Larry M. Sudbury will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Maurice Hays officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Larry, 78, passed away April 12, 2024, after a brief illness. Larry was a loving husband, father and provider for his wife, son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren beyond measure. He was happy being on his farm with his tractors and horses and had a love of dogs and horses throughout his life.
Larry worked 38 years with Bell South. He began as a service tech and eventually moved to Knoxville and retired as an area manager. He was a proud member of West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville. Thank you West Park for your support in a time of need.
Larry is preceded in death by his father, William T. Sudbury and mother, Mary Harrison; brother, James W. Sudbury (Johnny).
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sudbury; son, Jason Sudbury and wife Susan; grandchildren, Rachael Speer, Lexi Hansen & Kaylan Sudbury; 5 great-grandchildren, Ella, Paisley, River, Fisher and Berklee.
A special thank you to all the Dr.’s and nurses for his care at Parkwest Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please support: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis or West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville.
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