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Larry Maxwell Obituary
October 11, 2024
KINGSPORT - Larry James Maxwell Sr., age 73, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with his Lord on Friday October 11, 2024. He was born in Elizabethton, TN to the late Ellaware Gorman. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School, served in the United States Marine Corp, and retired after working 40 years from Domtar (Mead Paper). He was a member of Full Gospel Mission Church, 740 East Sevier AVE, Kingsport, TN, where he served on the board as President of his church. He loved to open Sunday service and worship the Lord with his all. He served as security and handed out plates at The Kitchen of Hope because he loved to help people in need. He rode motorcycles all his life and enjoyed riding with friends. He was in a bowling league and enjoyed his time with other retirees, that was his joy, to be with friends and family. He also loved attending antique car shows in his 66 Oldsmobile.
Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn R. Maxwell; grandmother, Tillie Avery; mother, Ellaware Gorman; father, Fred Maxwell; sister, Jeanette Gorman; and son, Courtney Webster. Those left to cherish Larry's memory are his son, Larry J. Maxwell JR and wife Dina of Kingsport; daughters, Alyria France and husband Bruce, Greensboro, NC, Angela Morris and husband James of Canton, MS, and Crystal Bell of Kingsport, TN; his siblings, Luther Lee Maxwell of Johnson City, Harold Carson of Johnson City, Janie and Bill Bowers of Elizabethton, Janice and Harvey Simmons of Elizabethton; good friends, William and Mary Gamble; and a host of grandkids, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am at Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 East Sevier Ave, Kingsport, TN 37660. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 am with Pastor Alesia McElrath officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park and Larry's family and friends will be serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at his home.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home Kingsport is serving the Maxwell family.
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Ron Blanton
October 8, 2025
Another bowling season has started, and once again we are without Larry. He was a joy to be around, and always enjoyed bowing with him. He is missed.
Elizabeth Going
October 8, 2025
Larry was a a true man of God. He sure is missed by alot of people that knew him. He was such an inspiration to alot of people. Rip Larry Maxwell.
Jennifer k
October 19, 2024
He was a very caring man and will be missed.
Elizabeth Going
October 18, 2024
Larry was a very Godly man. He always helped out alot of people at the church and wherever he went. Larry is going to be missed by alot of people. By friends and family and all of the community. Rest In Peace Larry Maxwell.
Greg Cox
October 17, 2024
I worked with Larry and Carolyn many years ago at Mead Paper. Larry was a really good guy. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Mr and Mrs Stephen HITE
October 15, 2024
Larry was a sweet and wonderful guy me and my husband worked with him at full Gospel mission. He is going to be missed by a lot of people so sorry to hear about his passing, but I know he´s in glory with Jesus.
Nellie Valk-Roberts
October 15, 2024
While at the Kitchen of HOPE these past days, I have felt a huge void in Larry's absence. He was an integral part of our ministry - there almost every day and eagerly doing whatever he was asked to help. He loved and was loved by the folks that came there to eat and will be missed by ALL of us at KoH, volunteers included. Thank you, Larry, for your tremendous gift of love and service for so many years. I'll see you again someday and look forward to sharing eternity with you.
Pamela Hughes
October 15, 2024
May God comfort you during this time.
Charles handyman Senior
October 15, 2024
Sorry for your loss, Larry was one of the good guys, I'll miss seeing him around.
Stephen Hite
October 15, 2024
My wife and I volunteered with Larry at the kitchen of hope many times and also at there Larry will be missed
Ann Ramsey
October 15, 2024
Larry Maxwell was amazing, caring family man, Larry and Carolyn was great co workers at the mead,they was cutest couple, praying for the family
Donna Greene
October 15, 2024
Alyria.praying for peace and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.Your coworker Donna Greene
The Mitchell's
October 15, 2024
Condolences and sympathy to the family
Dale Roach
October 14, 2024
I am so heartbroken that Mr. Maxwell has passed. He was my "across the street" neighbor for more than 25 years and we had many conversations over the years. When I found out, I felt like someone had kicked the breath out of me as we had spoken twice in the week before. Mr. Maxwell was one of the finest men I ever knew. And I will miss him deeply. I pray for his family and friends to find peace and comfort knowing he is certainly in heaven.
Bishop Valerie Rogers
October 14, 2024
Bishop Valerie Rogers
Gladys Gambrell
October 14, 2024
Sorry for your loss.Praying for the family. Rest in peace Larry.
Jeanine Boston
October 14, 2024
My prayers are with the Maxwell family. May God bless and kept you through this time of sorrow. May the love that Mr. Larry Maxwell showed to many, continue on through you. God bless and I pray God keep you and embrace you with his love continuously.
ronald blanton
October 14, 2024
So sad to hear about Larry. He was a wonderfull man and was always a joy to be around. I have bowled in senior league with Larry several years now and we have always had alot of fun, win or lose. Bless the family.
Dorothy Williams
October 13, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers, thoughts, and love to the family. Alyria and family know you are loved.
Michael and Deborah Vaughan
October 13, 2024
Even though our eyes have tears in them, our hearts can rejoice because we know that Larry is now with our Lord and Savior!! RIP my good Christian friend .....
Tina Roberts
October 13, 2024
I will never forget u.You will always be in my thoughts.Angels are around u and you was a very caring person.
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