Larry D. Williams

Larry David Williams, 76, of North Myrtle Beach SC passed away peacefully on Monday July 8,2024 in his home. He was born January 22,1948 in Youngstown Ohio. Larry was the youngest son of Ann Dowdy, Ed Dowdy/ Carl Cowell. Larry graduated high school at Hillsborough High School in Tampa Florida in 1966.

Larry proudly served his country in the US Army in Vietnam with an honorable discharge in 1970. Larry resided in Columbia SC where he worked for Kodiak, then moved to Orangeburg SC where he worked with Home Safety Security. He was Co-owner/ Operator of Orangeburg Security where he retired . Larry is survived by his 2 children, Karla Brown,( Butch) in North Myrtle Beach and Travis Williams, (Somer) in St. Mathews . Larry has 3 grandchildren Baily, Tucker and Davis all of Orangeburg, SC and his sister-in-law (Sam Williams) in Florida. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lora Williams, beloved parents, mother Ann Dowdy and Fathers, Ed Dowdy and Carl Cowell and his beloved brother Bob Williams.

Daddy (Larry) where do I start…. To take a quote from a dear friend, “To know him was to love him”! Daddy lived his life to the fullest and gave everything his total commitment. From his hard work and dedication to his company, to loving his family, adoring his grandchildren and all his many friends near and far- He Loved life!!! He was quick witted, always had a smile and a good joke to share (that was absolutely hilarious). He never met a stranger and loved good hugs and a good handshake from everyone. Daddy enjoyed boating on the lake (Santee) with friends and family. He loved fishing and brought home many trophies. He had a great passion for beach music and shagging. He was a well-known shagger in his community in Santee where he and his wife Lora danced the nights away. Until his last few months, he would always take my hand and twirl me around if a good beach song moved us. Many great conversations were had at the sidewalk with friends on the daily when the weather was nice and daddy was always on the horseshoe to greet us all when we came off the beach. Many, so many cherished memories that we all have of this great man, who was loved by all! Daddy was taken way too soon but has forever left his mark on this thing we call life! As children, Travis and I am so very blessed beyond measure. To his family and friends, you all/ we all knew a great love in Larry Williams,

God Speed Daddy, we love you forever!!!

A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Lee Funeral Home and Crematory. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg, SC.

In lieu of flowers the family would like memorials to be made to the Hope for Warriors or to the Wounded Warriors foundation.

Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the Williams family.