Lawrence (Larry) Odell Gill was born on January 16, 1933 tothe late Mr. George Gill of Waterford, MS and Mrs. Florence Stone Gill of Potts Camp, MS. He passed away on September 22, 2025 and his funeral service was conducted in Chattanooga, TN on September 27, 2025 by Dignity Funeral Home.
He married Betty Dale Bufford and they were blessed with the birth of two children (Beth and David).
Larry's mother died when he was a young boy. Larry moved to Memphis and lived with his older sister Warrine (Archie) and attended city schools where he graduated from high school. He then enetered the US Naval Academy and served a number of years as a commissioned officer in the Navy.
Larry led a successful business life with the TVA organization. He taught math in a local college. He was a focused man who organized everything and everybody. He kept detailed records and neatly filed all documents.
Larry was a mamber of the Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga where he attended Sunday School with his wife Martha.
Larry leaves his wife Martha, daughter Beth (Barry), and son David Gill. Larry was a sweet, gentle man who loved his grandchildren (Boone and Bram).
Larry was preceded in death by his parents George and Florence Gill and his siblings: Gus (Charlene), Warrine (Archie), Golie (Jay), Maxine (A.B), and Janie (John).
A graveside service will be held at the Hillcrest cemetery on Saturday, October 11th at 11:00AM. |