BROWDY Larry Howard Browdy, educator and radio personality, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, September 10th at the age of 64. Mr. Browdy was born on March 17th, 1953, in Birmingham Alabama to Mose and Beatrice Browdy. A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Mr. Browdy graduated from Samuel J. Wolfson High School and Florida State University where he received a Master of Arts in Special Education. Mr. Browdy's radio and entertainment career began at age 16 and spanned over 43 years. He used his extraordinary talents as a broadcaster and educator to positively influence the lives of many of Jacksonville's minority youth. Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2014, Mr. Browdy retired from teaching and in 2017 he became a resident of Taylor Manor Assisted Living. He is survived by his brother, Richard (Sharon) Browdy and his niece Janet Lewis of Cooper City Florida. Larry's life was enhanced and enriched by his closest friends, Rubin Saraga, Bruce Horovitz, Cindy Silverberg, Susan Price and Robert Halliday. Interment will be at the Beth Shalom Cemetery (Gate 5) on Friday, September 15th, 2017 at 10:00am Donations in Mr. Browdy's memory may be directed to River Garden Hebrew Home and The Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation Please Sign the guestbook at www.hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel.com HARDAGE-GIDDENS, THE OAKLAWN CHAPEL,, 4801 San Jose Blvd is serving the family

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 14, 2017.

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Nora Hayes

November 21, 2024

Just speaking today to a young person about how much getting ready for school in 6th grade was so awesome because of you. I absolutely loved New Edition, and I could always count on you to play one of their songs while I prepared for my day. Learning of all your other accomplishments made me smile today. May you rest in paradise...Heeey now Larry Bro(w)dy!!!

Nadine Reese

September 17, 2024

My dear friend Larry Brody
Gone but never to be forgotten
Rest in Peace

Debra

September 15, 2024

Larry, I thought of you today, after many years. I see you took the peace you shared with me with you.
I took care of your dad at the old St. Luke´s Hospital, and you were so grateful.
Just so you know, I was grateful for your kindness, genuine friendship.

Chrystal Waldrop

May 7, 2024

I traveled extensively after the years I listened to the imaginative creativity produced by former WPDQ DISC JOCKEY, LARRY BRODY, until I went to COLLEGE
after my SENIOR YEAR, in HIGH SCHOOL, beginning in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WPDQ functioned like a member of my family, with LARRY'S UNIQUE ENERGY,
listened to ALMOST EVERY DAY, on WPDQ, before my DRAMATIC CONVERSION as a CHRISTIAN, similar to the APOSTLE PAUL in the HOLY BIBLE, whose NAME
was once SAUL. Although there are many talented entertainers, I admired during my "HISTORY OF STARS" that inspired me on TELEVISION and on the RADIO. LARRY was one of my most favorite, who always performed as a professional in the industry with all of the songs I thought was the best, at the TOP of the CHARTS, REGULARLY played during broadcasts, that matched his DYNAMIC PERSONALITY and his HILARIOUS GIMMIC, "H E E E E E Y NOW" HE USED ROUTINELY, WAS VERY FAMOUS FOR, AND
WAS COPIED BY MANY OF THE PEOPLE WHO ADORED TUNING INTO HIS WPDQ FORMAT, among whom was many of my CLASSMATES. He is most remembered for his position as one of the best DJ's that, ever worked in the business, and, he was also a JUDGE, AT THE MISS RAINES PAGEANT, in 1984, I recognized sitting in the audience, I fixed me eyes in the direction of, for the stability he represented, in a time of deep COMPETITION, CHANGE, and CONTROVERSY. The disappointments and setbacks I spoke about, when I was asked to, make, a speech on why I believed I should be Miss Raines, may we draw upon as strength that is required today, to say goodbye to a Legend among PERFORMERS. He will ALWAYS be one of my GREATEST HEROS, among important people who inspired me. May you be able to demonstrate with me the strength and the fortitude of the determination within his style to make you believe what he had to say, was worth listening to, and to expect the rewards that come to those who NEVER FORGET the hard work and NEVER stop EXIBITING the JOY inside the SONGS of his DUTIES:
JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA'S WPDQ and LARRY BRODY FAN,
CHRYSTAL WALDROP
MISS NORTHWESTERN 198182
MISS RAINES 198485
MISS UHURU 198990
MISS MIAMI 199192
MISS HOWARD.EDU

Joyce Schatz

April 23, 2024

Exalted and hallowed be His great name. In the world which He will create a new ,Where He will revive the dead,construct His temple,deliver life,and rebuild the city of life,and rebuild the city of Jerusalem, and uproot foreign idol worship from His land and restore the Holly service of Heaven to its place,along with His radiance, splendor and Shechinah, and May he bring forth his redemption and hosten the coming of His Moshiach. Amen. In your lifetime and in your days and in the lifetime of the entire Jewish nation speedily and soon,and say. Amen.
May His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity. Blessed and praised glorified,exalted and extolled,honored,adored and launched be the name of the holy One,blessed be He. Amen.
Beyond all the blessings,hymns,praises, and consultations that are uttered in the ; and say , Amen.
May there be abundant from heaven and a good life for us and for all of Israel; say Amen.
He who makes peace in His heavens,may He make peace for us and for all Israel and say Amen.

Joyce Schatz

April 23, 2024

In my loving memories as a lontzman where Rabi Larry Brody provided me with his best of services and prayer,and tried to help me with being a disc jockey.

David Gettis

June 12, 2022

Larry was the man when I was a kid growing up in the 80s. "Hey Now" Larry. No one could ride the waves like you did.

Lauren E (Nelson) Seigler

July 17, 2021

Larry was an original, a man of honor and always a true friend. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Jeffrey Snitzer

October 24, 2020

Larry and I became great friends when he was a Dj at 96.9 cool Fm.i called him all the time, and he played all my request, that i have recordings.I first met Larry in March of 1990. i would call him when i could to say hello. I will never forget a great friend/ DJ Like Larry Browdy

Wes Burnsed

October 11, 2017

I consider myself fortunate to have met Mr. Browdy through services of the Jacksonville Public Library, where in addition to his teaching, he worked part-time at the children's desk at the Highlands branch. I was a part-time worker there when I met Larry. We became fast friends, having some truly engaging, enjoyable coversations, always paying me the highest compliment as a "true friend". The sentiment was mutual. Having grown up in the duval county area, I was certainly familiar with his achievements on am/fm radio in those halcyon days gone by. Affable, entertaining, hard working, with an easy-going, carefree attitude that was contagious to all who had the pleasure of his shared company. I was sorry to hear of his passing. We had lost touch after the first of the year & his health was rapidly deterioating. I felt he wanted to be alone. A fighter to the end, he will be missed. One last shout out to my main man, "Hey, Now", Brother Larry. Thank you for the memories. Your friend, Wes Burnsed

David Dunkley

September 28, 2017

Rest in Peace "Hey Now" Larry Brody. My brother Danny and I spent many nights working with Larry in the DJ Industry. His style and personality will not be duplicated. My condolences to the family, you will continue in our thoughts and prayers.
David

Hal (Howard Cogswell) Jackson

September 27, 2017

The last time I saw Larry he was spinning music at a party. Didn't know he was ill. I worked with Larry at 92K, Sunny 60, and WAIV. Hey now! I remember him doing well at WPDQ. I remember when I shared an apartment with another DJ and we both got fired from 92K due to a format change. We were owed back pay and they didn't have the money to pay us. We were broke and hungry and Larry's mother sent us groceries! I will never forget her help in our time of need. Larry would always go out of the way to help people and he certainly was one of a kind! If there's a DJ Heaven then you know they've got a heck of a line up! Rest in Peace!

Neal Stevens

September 27, 2017

Just heard the sad news about Larry. Quite a guy and a great DJ. We worked together at WAIV in the early 80s. "Hey Now" Larry, RIP.

September 23, 2017

I want to extend our condolences on the passing of Larry Browdy from the entire Goldblum Family. I have many fond memories of Larry from both Jacksonville and Camp Ramah. May his memory always serve as a source of inspiration to all of us.

David and Evelyn Goldblum (Baltimore, MD)

Nadine Reese

September 17, 2017

I met Larry Browdy back in day on the radio
WPDQ
We became friends .
I met mom and dad
Sorry we lost contact with each other I never forgot him or his parents
Missed the service sorry
Forever in our hearts
No more pain
We shall meet again❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Hey now Larry Browdy

Nadine Reese

September 17, 2017

Thanks for the memories. My friendRest In PeaceGone never to be forgotten Hey now Larry BrowdyLove always. Nadine ReeseYour

Becky Nelson

September 15, 2017

I am so saddened to hear this news today about Larry. We attended Wolfson and FSU together and shared a love of teaching. That fabulous voice served him well as a DJ both on the air and at private functions! His enthusiasm for music was contagious. My prayers go out to his family and close friends-he touched the hearts of many!

Aaron Rosenberg

September 15, 2017

Near Landon Jr Hi, we would occasionally have lunch together at the diner in San Marco. I learned about audio technology from him. I regret that we lost touch. Condolences to his loved ones.

September 15, 2017

I remember Larry Browdy on the radio when I was a little girl. I would listen to his morning show each morning before school. I always wanted to call in on the live show but was always in route. He was definitely memorable. He touched the lives of others across the radio waves. He will be missed. Regina Reddick, Jacksonville, Fl.

Sara D. Hollander

September 15, 2017

Larry was invaluable to me when I was principal of Mattie V. Rutherford Elementary during 1984-87. I needed to get information out about school registration and other important things. I called him and he did the announcements or had me tell the parents on air. The mothers all had their radios tuned to his station! He did a school dance and would come talk to the children all out of the goodness of his heart. I will always appreciate Larry's kind, generous spirit.

Bill Bartlett

September 15, 2017

Larry, I had the honor of working with you at WPDQ FM. If I needed help, I could always count on you to fill in. You were the ultimate professional. Plus you were and understanding and compassionate human. I hope to relive memories with you one day in the after life.
Bill Bartlett
Grecia, Costa Rica

Regina White

September 15, 2017

"Hey now Larry Browdy" may your soul Rest In Peace

Abby Music krimotat

September 15, 2017

I can recall walking down the halls of Wolfson High School hearing that great voice of his through the crowd of students rushing to their next class.....Larrys voice was unmistakable.
I can recall him As a DJ for our wolfson class reunion many years ago playing songs from our graduating year 1971..
He was such a nice guy ... easy going and uncomplicated.
Shocked when I saw the news from a post on Facebook .... sad that he passed at such a " young age " to a disease that needs a cure!
Condolences to his family and close friends who cared for him.
May your happiest memories together sustain you through this time of sadness.

Kathy Herbert LaFone

September 14, 2017

Larry and I had some classes together at Wolfson and shared rides to and from FSU / Tallahassee a number of times in the 70's. We shared a lengthy conversation sitting on the floor of an FSU classroom building on a dreary Tallahassee afternoon waiting out an especially heavy downpour. Larry spoke enthusiastically about an innovative Clinical Teacher Model for Special Education preparation program in which he was enrolled that was led by Louis Schwartz and Andrew Oseroff. That conversation changed the direction of my studies and affected my career and personal life in countless ways. For that I am deeply grateful. Larry's was the distinctive "voice of Jacksonville" from high school on. Extending sincere condolences to Larry's loved ones on his passing from this life. May wonderful memories of Larry resonate in your hearts and bring you comfort.

Mrs B

September 14, 2017

Honoring Larry's spirit, life and over 22 years of memories. Life fails to be perfect, but never fails to be an interesting journey. Rest in peace Mr B.
Always loved...Never forgotten...Forever missed.

Cynthia Bohannon

September 14, 2017

God Bless you Larry, you were one of a kind and your memory lives on for all your good works

Lisa Norton

September 14, 2017

Larry, you will be missed. You were our favorite sub and library guy. Enjoyed working with you all those years. Thanks for the memories. May you be at peace.

Lainey Bernstein

September 14, 2017

Larry & I graduated from Wolfson together. When my mom, Babsy, and I drove to St. Augustine, we would call the radio station and speak to Larry to request certain songs which he played and announced it was for us!
Larry even tutored my younger brother, Gary, with his Haftorah portion in preparation for his Bar-Mitzvah!
My most heartfelt sympathy to ALL the family!

Lainey (Goldstein) Bernstein

Jim Brown

September 14, 2017

Larry sat in back of me in home room in Jr and Sr high school,so I knew him for a LOT of years.My deepest sympathies go out to his family.RIP buddy,we had a lot of laughs and you were a great radio personality..."Say HEY NOW".

steven paul

September 14, 2017

Larry was someone I had the pleasure of meeting at a family function when I was 13 y.o. It was then that I knew that I wanted to be in the radio/dj business. When I graduated from college, I decided to start my own dj business and when I wasnt available, I knew that I could count on Larry when I needed him. A true professional. Sorry I didnt get a chance to spend time with him again before he passed. Hey Now Larry Browdy, thanks for all of the wonderful times. Appreciate all the advice you gave me over the years. It has been an honor to have known you for the past 32 years.

George Lipp

September 14, 2017

I grew up with Larry, he always wanted to be in radio and he accomplished his dream. So sorry to hear of his untimely passing. George Lipp

Leroy Cumbie

September 14, 2017

Knew Larry a number of years & having been in radio myself, worked with him in the times of WPDQ (the old WAPE) '89-'93. I did not know his health condition & learned of his death during the storm & got sidetracked with it. Only finding out his funeral service was this morning @ 10 a.m. & I missed it.

Brian Rowland

September 14, 2017

HEY NOW! I am thankful for the friendship of Larry. He gave me my first rock radio job back in 1978, and was just as friendly the last time I saw him about 10 years ago as he was the first time I met him. Larry was first class, kind, and thoughtful. The world needs a whole lot more of that!

Dave Scott

September 14, 2017

Larry was one of my first friends in Jacksonville radio. I worked with him at WAIV in the late 70's. He will be greatly missed.

Charissa

September 14, 2017

For me to hear of this took my breath away, we where just laughing and talking about going to the club on Friday night. I took care of Larry why he lived at Taylor he was just a burst of JOY, he made my work day better in every way!!! Larry I will truly miss you (FAV) I still look for u to walk down the hallway and say "YooBaby" Gm I'm praying for your brother/family doing this tough time...

Yulee Commander

September 14, 2017

I had the Privledge of working with Larry throughout many years in Jacksonville Radio Broadcasting, Larry was known as Mr. Radio and he could pull you right out of your Car with that Unique Voice & Charm. Larry was Tops in Talent, Respect & Honor. He was a Good person in every way.
Rest High With The Angels, Larry, You Were a Musical Angel Amonst Us!!

Jim Coniglio

September 13, 2017

I worked with Larry at WAIV in 1980. Being new to the business,he was always helpful and supportive. A great human being and was a friend to me as I was new to town. Remember going to Dunkin Donuts with him after our shifts where he talked with the cops and flirted with the waitresses. RIP

John Scott, WQIK

September 13, 2017

Sad news, Larry loved talking radio and as he said "I've worked at every toilet in this market." but he loved it.He loved entertaining on and off the air. He said what he meant and meant what he said, can't ask for more than that from a friend. Enjoyed him on the radio growing up and enjoyed working with him. Hey now, you will be missed.

September 13, 2017

What terrible news. I grew up with Larry, he always wanted to be on the radio, well done old friend. George Lipp

Williemae Young

September 13, 2017

Sorry to hear about the passing of D.J. Larry Browdy. I grew up listening to WPDQ in Jacksonville, Florida. No other station has come close to WPDQ, the best station ever. I remembered his introductions, Hey Now Larry Browdy! Baby, baby, baby, sweet baby, Larry Browdy. I had the privilege of meeting Larry Browdy at my Elementary School. Hearts are deeply Saddened of his passing. He was truly the best D.J. in Jacksonville, Florida. Love Williemae Young.

Terri Cicero

September 13, 2017

Larry thank you for the wonderful memories you helped our family make, weddings,parties etc. I loved talking with you and loved your stories. From the whole Cicero family may you RIP. Our prayers go out to your family. You will be missed.

Linn and Savannah Little

September 13, 2017

Larry, you've been a dear friend for a long time. You will be missed. Live on with heavenly peace.

Cheryl Lewis-Hamilton

September 13, 2017

You were a very sweet and fun DJ. Condolences to the family. Heyyy Now Larry Browdy RIP!!!!

William Wiggins

September 12, 2017

Rest well in the hand of God old friend.

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