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Larry Doolittle Obituary
Marshville - Larry Keith Doolittle, Jr., 61, of Marshville, NC and Troy, AL, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
Larry, affectionately known as "Big D," was born April 5, 1957 in Charlotte, NC to the late Larry Keith Doolittle, Sr. and Elizabeth "Lib" Philemon Hazel.
In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by step-father, John W. Hazel.
Larry worked for Hank Williams Jr. for nearly 40 years and was still employed by Mr. Williams at the time of his death. He was an avid Duke Basketball and Alabama Football fan.
He was a gentle and kind man who never met a stranger, and loved his family and friends dearly. Larry had a very generous and giving soul; and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include mother, Lib Hazel of Mint Hill, NC; brother, Stacy (Rebekah Lowder) Doolittle of Marshville, NC; sister, Teresa Doolittle of Mint Hill, NC;
nephews, Cody (Danielle) Rominger and Jeremy Sizemore, all of Midland, NC; and close friends, Winnie Davis and her son, Chuck (Susan) Davis of Troy, AL;
and their children, Tyler and Grey "Buster" Davis. Esker Davis, Winnie's husband, predeceased Larry, but was also a very close friend of Larry's.
A memorial service to celebrate Big D's life will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 1PM at his Marshville residence.
Larry had accomplished the Grand Slam of Turkeys; and in lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to National Wild Turkey Federation, nwtf.org; P.O. Box 530, Edgefield, SC 29824.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Doolittle family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com
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Beau Davish
October 14, 2021
I miss my ol' friend. I have a Christmas greeting message on my phone from Big D that I that I listen to sometimes, remembering .Always missed, never forgotten.
Beau Davish
December 27, 2018
I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend.We go back many years and from the first time we met, there was a life long bond that was made.I spent hours setting with Big D( I called him the doc) at Hank's last concert in Cincinnati. We laughed and told stories about an old friend Jessie Dalton. I will miss my ol' friend more than words can say.I think the good Lord is taking to many of the special people home and not replacing them. Gone to soon my dear ol' friend. When we parted after Hank's performance, the Doc said " I love you brother", I said I love you my brother. Adios my ol' friend.RIP.
Wayne Smith
November 19, 2018
Doodaddle, I'm gonna miss ya buddy! Say Hi to Big Al for me.
October 26, 2018
My deepest condolences go out to all who were affected. May God give you comfort and help you through this difficult time. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
Mitch Davis
October 20, 2018
Got one lit for "Doc".God Bless!
October 20, 2018
I am saddened to see the passing of "Doc"Larry.You were a good friend,always ready to help others out! loved the laughs we had, and the places and folks we'd all been to out on the road with working w HW.
Was always special visiting in Troy and everywhere we worked together. I wish I could have visited with you sooner but someone had a bigger show for you to be at that cant be matched by anyone! RIP my friend,STill think about you when getting together w some of the other guys we ran with. God Bless Mitch D " drillbit"
Jimmy Freeman
October 19, 2018
Will be missed great guy sending prayers
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