Richard "Larry" Lawrence Thompson

Richard Lawrence (Larry) Thompson Larry Thompson, 74, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed on to glory on August 28, 2024. He was born May 2, 1950, in Staten Island, New York, to his parents, Harry M. Thompson and Francis Lee O’Brien, who preceded them in death. Larry is succeeded in life by his wife Denise; two sons and their wives, Jonathan (Jessica) and Zachary (Sarah); his brother Harry; four grandchildren: Hailey, Kaci, Liam, and Erin; and several nieces and nephews. Larry attended school at Norview High School. After several landscaping classes at Tidewater Community College, Larry started his own landscaping business. He later entered the utilities industry, ending his career at Team Fishel in Manassas, Virginia. An avid golfer throughout his youth, Larry played golf while at Norview. In 1967, he received Norfolk Sports Club’s “Outstanding Scholastic Golfer” award. His love of sports lasted his entire life, attending countless golf events and Nationals and Yankees games with his sons. Larry also loved to travel with his wife and family, taking several trips to Cuba with Denise, as well as numerous Boy Scout trips with Jonathan and Zachary. He was an active member of Eagle Heights Presbyterian Church in Winchester, Virginia, where he served his church and community as a Deacon. Larry will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and follower of Christ. He will be sorely missed, but his family and friends look forward to the day we are united in everlasting life. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3229 MacDonald Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464.