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Joseph Friar Obituary
Larry Friar, 66, of Prosperity, beloved husband, son, brother, "Pop", uncle and friend died November 14, 2010, at Friar's Roost, his home on Lake Murray. He loved his life on the lake and enjoyed five happy years of retirement there with his wife, family and friends. He particularly enjoyed hosting family reunions for his wife's family at their lake house. He was the son of Ruby Irene Holt and the late Tedward Eugene Friar of Augusta, Georgia.
Larry served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Semmes as a radioman after he graduated from Butler High School in Augusta, GA. A graduate of Limestone College in Gaffney, SC, he was in Transportation Management the majority of his career. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Prosperity.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth Dale Friar; two "wonderful boys," George Eric Friar of Whispering Pines, NC and Kenneth Darrell Barrett, Jr. and wife, Kathie of Stokesdale, NC; two brothers, Ronnie Friar and wife, Gayle of Hephzibah, GA and Michael Holt of Beech Island, SC; brother-in-law, Barker and wife, Helen of Henderson, NV; sister-in-law, Shirley Friar of Hephzibah, GA; five precious grandchildren, Adam Joseph (AJ) Friar, Ryan Barrett, Jonathan Friar, Madeline Barrett, and Jason Friar; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, step-father, George Holt of Augusta, GA, and brother, Tommy Friar of Hephzibah, GA.
The family expresses their appreciation for the wonderfully compassionate care provided by the nurses and staff of Hospice Care of Tri County.
The family has entrusted McSwain-Evans Funeral Home of Newberry with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 2503 Bethel Church Road, Prosperity, SC 29127. www.mcswainevans.com.
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Carma Helton
December 27, 2010
What an honest soul and a loss to all of us that knew and loved him. We can smile and laugh at his remembrance for he certainly knew how to make everyone do both. Peace be with you Dale and family.
Renee Poudrier
November 18, 2010
To Ken and the whole family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace.
Renee Poudrier
Madison, NC
Rosann Talbert
November 17, 2010
Dee, I am so sorry for the loss of Pop. I only had the pleasure of being around him a few times while the two of you visited with Ken, Kathie and the kids. These times were always full of fun and laughter and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Lewis & Lois Rodgers
November 15, 2010
Dale & Family
, We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing he was always a good friend and we looked foward to seeing the two of you in church on Sundays.Our Hearts and Prayers are with all of the Family during this difficult time. May God Bless You and Keep His Loving Arms Around You Always. If anything Lewis and I can do please call anytime.
Keith Frazier
November 15, 2010
I worked with Larry at Chem-Nuclear years ago. He was always happy, smiling, and joking. He was liked by everyone.
Melanie Wellmaker
November 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jo Prince
November 15, 2010
Dale, I can't tell you how saddened I am to learn of Larry's passing. Know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May our Lord comfort and keep his strong arms around you during this time. Love, Jo Prince
November 15, 2010
Dale, you and the family will be in my prayers. I pray for God's comfort at this sad time. Love your friend. Joyce B. Randall
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