In Memory

Larry K. Davis - Class Of 1973

 

 

Larry K. Davis
Nov. 7, 1954 - Nov. 22, 2008
MBHS Class of 1973
Columbia, SC

 

 

Larry passed away at the age of 54 from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He is survied by his wife, Cathy Glass Davis, two daughters, Shelley Davis Brannon, and Holley Davis.

 

 

The Heart of a Seahawk

 

Larry King Davis was born in Marion, South Carolina on November 7, 1954.   At around the age of eight years old his family moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where he spent the next 19 years of his life.  He attended Myrtle Beach schools and was a member of the Mighty Seahawks Baseball and Football Teams from 1969 to 1973.  Upon graduation from Myrtle Beach High School he attended Newberry College where he played baseball for The Newberry Indians.

 

High School Sweethearts

 

Larry married his high school sweetheart, Cathy Glass on September 19, 1981. Many of us wondered if it would ever happen and if so, would it ever last. Their love survived all obstacles that were thrown their way and is a testament to their strength of character.

 

 

His Career

Larry was employed by the same company for 27 years, currently known as Clean Harbors, where he served as a representative of the waste management company, formerly known as GSX and Laidlaw. His career allowed him to travel, meet people, and work with a group of wonderful individuals, many who were among his closest friends.
 

Larry and Cathy were married in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on September 19, 1981. Over the years they have made their home in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Irmo, South Carolina and for the past 13 years in Lexington, South Carolina.

 

 

 

Their lives were blessed with the birth of Shelley Marie Davis on December 23, 1986. Shelley will be graduating from USC in Columbia, SC in May 2009 with a degree in Journalism and Political Science.

Their family was made complete with the birth of Holley Danielle Davis on October 12, 1994. Holley attends Lexington Middle School where she is a a member of the Lexington Middle School Cheerleaders.

 

 

 An Inspiration
 

Many years ago, around the age of eight, my husband, Bob, showed a new boy in class the way to the school bus. This one small act led to a friendship that lasted 45 years. From little league baseball, their first jobs as beach monkeys, The Mighty Seahawks, senior prom, working at Big Star and surfing, Larry and Bob enjoyed the beach life. Music and sports were passions they shared and this never changed.

                   And then there were girls!

Early in high school, Larry and Cathy Glass became an item and a year after high school, Bob and I began dating. Over the years, there have been miles between us, but never distance. We shared good times and difficult times. We laughed and we cried. Our children became friends, but even more than that, we became a family.

Because of one small act by two eight year old boys, I was blessed for years to come. I can't begin to tell you the many wonderful times we've shared. There is not enough time or space. But I can share with you how that one small act has blessed my life and will continue to bless me all the days of my life. The faith and spiritual walk of Larry Davis was an inspiration to me and one I'll carry with me forever. He never gave up. Cathy, Shelley and Holley share his incredible faith and Larry will forever live on through them. I not only have the wonderful memories of years of friendship, but I gained a lifetime of inspiration. God can do so much and bless so many with one small act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Memories

 

 

I remember well what a competitive and talented athlete Larry was even before I ever played on the same baseball team as he. But as talented and popular as he was, that all paled to what a great person he was! Though I was only a freshman, Larry was just as nice to me as he was to anybody else on the team. If anything, he was always harder on himself than any other player and he was by far the Best Player on our team.
       My Freshman year team was the best baseball team I ever played on and Larry was the biggest reason why we were so good (19-4 I believe). Anyway, when I think about that first year as a freshman ball player, Larry is the person that stands out most clearly and strongly. He was the Leader of the team. Without yelling, without getting down on you when you made a mistake and without any bad feeling at all, he got his point across. He led by example and was modest to a fault.
       I've always believed that a person takes on certain traits, good or bad, of the people that he surrounds himself with. Well, I for one, can tell you that Larry Davis exuded good traits and made those that he was around far better people for having met him. I can't think of a better legacy than that.

 

Sent in by Charles M Edmondson, CTR USN COMOPTEVFOR

 

 

 

 

 







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