Larry DeWalt Sr.

WEST COLUMBIA - Deacon Larry DeWalt Sr. went on to glory to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2008. He was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, mentor, role model, teacher, encourager and an inspiration to all he came in contact with throughout his life. Most of all, he was a born again, baptized believer, a child of the most High God.

Homegoing Services for Deacon DeWalt will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2008, at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 1540 Frye Road, Columbia. Mr. DeWalt will be place in the church at noon Monday. The Reverend Dr. Stanley E. Marshall will officiate the celebration.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Drive, is honored to be assisting the DeWalt family with the arrangements.

Born June 15, 1950, he was the beloved son of Julia Taylor DeWalt and the late Eugene DeWalt, and a devoted husband to Patricia McCoy DeWalt with whom he celebrated 39 years of marriage August 24th, 2008. Larry was educated in Richland County Schools and graduated in 1968 from C.A. Johnson High School. He was a dedicated employee of USCO, Inc./Hughes Supply, Inc. for more than 31 years.

Mr. DeWalt became a member of Jehovah Baptist Church November 18, 1995. During his tenure, he served in various capacities. He was a Sunday School Teacher, Trustee, former President and member of the Brotherhood, and member of the James M. McQueen and Sanctuary Choirs. In January 1999, he was ordained a Deacon. He worked diligently with the youth ministry, inspiring them with the same words of wisdom as he did his children and grandchildren. During his illness, his strong faith was evident. He never complained, but accepted his situation with complete trust in God. His positive attitude has been and will continue to be an inspiration to his family and friends.

Deacon (“Pops”) DeWalt is survived by his wife, Patricia (Trish Ann) McCoy DeWalt, of the home; sons, Larry DeWalt II of Durham, NC, and Antoni Bakari (Jackie) DeWalt Sr., daughter, LaTasha (Raymond) DeWalt-Canada, both of West Columbia, SC; Four grandchildren, Antoni Bakari DeWalt Jr. (B.J.), Chanel Jackson, Jackara DeWalt, and Jalen Canada, his mother, Julia Taylor DeWalt, sisters, Barbara (Robert) DeWalt Tucker, Betty (Nelson III) DeWalt Jones, all of Columbia, SC; spiritual daughter, Tammie L. Marshall; uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other loving relatives, his church family and dear friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.

The DeWalt family would like to thank those who have prayed, offered support, and have been apart of his journey. He loved spending time with his family, held them close and constantly told them how much he loved them. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 1540 Frye Road, Columbia, SC 29203.