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Larry Clinton Grizzle
Larry Clinton Grizzle, age 79, passed away surrounded by his family after a long and courageous struggle with dementia at his home in Rescue, Va. on Friday, February 25, 2022.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Wilma Mullins Grizzle; his wife of 41 years, Betty Oliphant Grizzle; his wife, Barbara Payne Grizzle of South Carolina; brother, Douglas Grizzle; and his son, Larry Clinton Grizzle, Jr. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Carolyn Michelle G. Hill (Russell); grandchildren, Lorraine Grizzle, Danielle Craig (Vince), Stephanie Grizzle, Joshua Grizzle, Brittany Hill, and Emily Hill; brothers, Norman Lee Grizzle (Betty) and James Dallas Grizzle (Kimberly); and great-grandchildren, Ava, Alyssa, Asher, and Ryland.
Larry retired after 40 years of service from Newport News Shipyard as a Master Shipbuilder. He was a charter member of Harvest Fellowship Baptist Church. Larry always enjoyed being at the beach watching the waves crash on the shore. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed every opportunity to express his love and kindness to all. He will be deeply missed by many.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Peninsula Funeral Home. A Homegoing Celebration for a life well lived will be at held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Harvest Fellowship Baptist Church.
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
12 Comments
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We know how much you all loved him. Love and prayers for all your family.
Sending love & prayer to you all.
So very sorry for the loss of your father! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
So sorry for loss . Thinking about you .
Prayers to the family, a very sharp, funny and compassionate co-worker, boss & friend.
Dennis and I are heartbroken to hear of Larry’s passing. He definitely was a wonderful man and cousin. Always gracious and so willing to do whatever he could to help you. Our prayers are with you and the entire family. May God’s angels wrap their arms around Larry leading him into Heaven.
I’m so sorry to learn of Larry’s passing. I always enjoyed working with him over the years. My sincere condolences to his family. RIP
So very sorry for your loss.
Jeff and I send comforting thoughts and prayers to you and your family. So sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. He will be missed. We’re honored to have known him.
Around the mid 2000s, Larry was a constant sounding board for me around my career and life. We also talked about family, our similar trucks, and his long career building ships, faith, and politics. We had many weekends at our homes or on trips to Edisto & Kiawah Islands, etc. I watched him catch a big bass once. We went camping once, too. Larry had immense good nature and old school class. He loved and talked about his kids, grands, and other family. His wisdom was vast but he was easy and not quick to assert his advice. His voice and his pipe smoke aroma were smooth and soothing, like he was.
Larry was a best friend in High School and during our early adult years. We ended up these last years attending Harvest Fellowship. I will always remember how good natured Larry was. He loved our Lord Jesus Christ and his heart and actions showed it.
My deepest Condolences to the Grizzle family on your loss. Any time we lose someone, and especially someone close it is very heartbreaking. My prayers are with you, just remember the many splendid times shared. Worked several years in the engineering and design initial phase with brother Dallas on the Ford project.