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Larry Millwood Obituary
Mr. Millwood died Friday, January 6, 2012. Born September 4, 1942 in Columbia, he was a son of the late Ann Carter Millwood Cox and the late Luther Millwood. He served in the US Navy Seabees and helped build a special bunker for President Kennedy in 1961. Larry was a graduate of Columbia High School in 1961, a 1967 graduate of the University of South Carolina and an avid Gamecock fan. He enjoyed helping others through his volunteer work with Harvest Hope Food Bank, and was an active member of Les Truands Social Club at Columbia High School. He had an extensive background in the Insurance Industry and worked at Aetna as a Claims Adjuster and retired from Companion Property & Casualty as a Senior Marketing Representative.
Surviving are his father, Randolph S. Cox of Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Marti Cox Stubbs of Elloree, SC; nephews, Terry W. Layton and his wife Kathy of St. Petersburg, FLA; A. Ryan Layton of Summerville, SC and a special friend and companion, Judy Dawson of Columbia, SC.
Memorials may be made to Children's Choice, 609 Sims Avenue, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29205 or the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NE, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Melissa Lane
January 13, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I use to spend time at the Cox home when I visited my Grandmother. My prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. I lost my brother last spring so I know it's hard.
Patsy Courtenay
January 12, 2012
Was so glad to see Larry at our High Scool Reunion, He will be Missed.
Rip Blanchard
January 10, 2012
Larry was a good friend and always a pleasure to be around. Can't believe he is gone. Go Cocks!
Chris & Brenda Sanders
January 10, 2012
A wonderful neighbor. Judy we are sorry for your loss. Gods Blessings
January 10, 2012
Dear Family,just to let you know we love you....Thoughts and Prayers are with you.....Love.....
Paula Melton
January 9, 2012
I am so very sad to learn of Larry's passing. What an honor it was to have known him. He was always extremely kind to myself and my family. I will certainly miss running into him at USC sporting events and in the Columbia Vista. May you gain strength and peace through your many wonderful memories of this lovely man.
Paula Melton
January 9, 2012
I am so very sad to learn of Larry's passing. He was an upstanding guy, always extremely kind to myself and my family. I will miss running into him at USC football games and in the vista. How blessed I am to have known such a gentleman. May he rest in peace and may your many memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Thoughts and Prayers.
Cherry Johnson
January 9, 2012
Larry will deeply be missed by his many friends and family. He was always such a gentleman and fun to be around. My prayers will go out to all.
January 9, 2012
Randolph, Marti, Terry, Ryan and Judy I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was very special and will be missed by many people. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all of you. Kay Williams
Penny Shelley
January 9, 2012
Larry was a dear friend of mine and I will miss him dearly. I am thinking of the ones he left behind.
January 9, 2012
May the God of comfort, console your loved ones during this time of sorrow. 2 Cor. 1:3,4
KG
Lisa Branham
January 9, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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