AVON — Larry T. Griffin, Sr. “Shorty” a resident of Avon, NC passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday May 14, 2025. Larry was born in Edgecombe County on April 11, 1952 to the late Walter Pierson Griffin and Nellie Pearl Griffin Harper. In addition to hi parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Pierson Griffin and Tommy Lee Griffin.
Larry is survived by his wife, Merrill “Millie” T. Griffin of Avon, NC; daughter, Crystal G. Griffin of Greenville; son, Larry T. Griffin, Jr. (Crystal Beacham) of Washington; stepsons, William Brown (Liz Brown) of Wilmington, and Tucker Brown (Sarah Katherine Brown) of Elizabeth City. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Vincent Griffin, Cierra “Cece” Griffin, Nicholas “Nicky” Griffin, Kyndall Eller, Chloe Griffin, Amber B. Gray, Elizabeth Beacham, Lila Brown, Stella Brown, Finn Brown, Ivey Brown, Caroline Brown and Mitchell Brown; two great grandchildren, Nevaeh Jackson and Parker Gray; and his four siblings, Brenda Clark, Ronnie Griffin, Rebecca Vanwagenen and Cynthia Harper.
Larry was a graduate of North Pitt High School. He served in the US Army from 1975 to 1979 and was stationed in Fort Bragg and Korea. He worked as a HVAC Technician for Hardee Company and Advance Mechanical.
In his early years, he enjoyed roller skating, fishing, riding roller coasters, Busch Gardens, and Water Country. Overall, he enjoyed traveling with his children, wife and family. Most of all, he enjoyed his Parkers BBQ.
Upon retirement Larry and Millie moved full time to Avon, NC where he took on many hobbies. He was a member of the Little Grove United Methodist Church, served as Aux Chef, Vice Commander, and Commander of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-4 receiving Auxiliarist of the year for Division 16-4 and retired in 2024. Larry was currently serving as President of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club in Buxton, NC and was active with many things including Bingo at the club.
Larry fulfilled a long and happy life. No project was too big or too small for him. He was always there to lend a helping hand whether it was with his children, his family or friends, at the church, the Auxiliary, or the CHAC. Larry was very proud of his family and his grandchildren.
Celebrations of Life will be held June 1, 2025 at 4pm at Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, 47231 Light Plant Road, Buxton, NC 27920 AND on June 7, 2025 at 4 pm at Carolina Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3624 NC-30, Stokes, NC 27884. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made in Larry’s name to Little Grove United Methodist Church, PO BOX 293, Frisco, NC 27936. Please leave a message of comfort at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
