Larry Michael Middlebrooks, 78, was called to his eternal
home on October 16, 2022. Funeral services will be at Family Fellowship of
Greenville on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Pastor Rick Blue
and Pastor Steve Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Mt Zion Cemetery on Hwy 11 east of
Commerce. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022, from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.
Larry was born to Berna Middlebrooks and Rosia Pickard
Middlebrooks on July 20, 1944, in Commerce, Texas. He married Linda Williams on April 24, 1976,
in Commerce. They shared 46 wonderful years
together.
Larry worked for Rockwell Intl for the first 20 years of his
career and then became a car salesman, his passion, for the next 20 years. He
loved meeting people and was really good at his job. He then went on to serve Hunt County as a
Commissioner.
Larry spent most of his life serving others. He was a school
board member and a volunteer firefighter in his early adult years in Ladonia.
He was also a firefighter for the City of Commerce, head chaplain for the Hunt
County Jail system for 10 years and President of the Greenville Kiwanis Club
for one term. He has been a member of
Family Fellowship for 32 years where he served as a deacon for two terms. Larry
was over the greeter program for 20+ yrs and worked in children's Sunday school
classes for many years. He loved kids
and was always handing out dollar bills to little ones he would meet in stores.
He volunteered at Hands of Compassion until his health begin to fail. Larry loved the Lord and loved people and he
never met a stranger. He enjoyed the mission trips he took over the years
because he loved helping others. His
wonderful sense of humor and love for his family will be missed forever.
Larry is survived by his wife, Linda, son, Ronald Keith
Smith and wife Gina of Sulphur Springs, daughters, Tammy Lynn Smith of Garland
and Cynthia Denise Derrick of Cooper, sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and
Tommy Carroll of Bossier City, La., three grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Larry Williams, Randy Williams, Tim
Ellsworth, Parker Blue, Luke Johnson and Dave Sundeen. Honorary pallbearers will
be Nathan Chandler, Jim Myers, Charles Waller, Bobby Manley, James Forbes and
Dean Harrison.
His family would like to thank all of the wonderful employees
at Greenville Gardens for their love and care for Larry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Eli
and Dola Middlebrooks, Pless and Lizzie Pickard and sister and brother-in-law,
Berna Rose and Delbert Day.
In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the Family
Fellowship Missions Program, 401 Division St. Greenville, Texas 75402 or to Hands of Compassion,
809 Sahara Dr., Greenville, Texas, 75402 or a charity of your choice.
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Debbie Ducote
GreenvillE, TX Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Linda. Sorry for your loss. Larry was one of a kind. He loved big and had a heart of gold. We will miss him on this earth but so glad we have the assurance that we will be reunited with our loved ones in heaven soon.debra jenkins
Greenville, TX Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Larry is a dear friend of mine. We were always joking around with each other! He will truly be missed! Praying for you, Linda. Praying for all who knew him & loved him.Kelly & Gayle
Sulphur springs, TX Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Linda, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grieving. Larry will be missed.Kim Finch
Commerce, TX Tuesday, October 18, 2022 I’m so sorry for your loss, Linda. I loved Larry bunches & bunches❣️ I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore. I will miss him so much. I love you, Linda❣️💝💐 I’m praying for you.Shelby Weatherbee
Greenville, TX Tuesday, October 18, 2022 So sorry to hear of the loss of Larry. Linda I always knew he was a good man and you were destined to be together. I know even 46 years aren't enough to ease the hurt of your loss but may the memories shared throughout those precious years be forever in your heart and mind. Thinking of you, your family, friends and community during this time of grieving.Dale Day
Bonham, TX Monday, October 17, 2022 Thanks Linda for taking care of Uncle Larry for the 46 years of marriage. I know you both loved each other very much.We are praying for you doing your time of grief.
Love Dale & Rhonda Day
Debbie Green
Longview, TX Monday, October 17, 2022 Loved and adored you all my life, Uncle Larry. Every time I saw you I knew you loved me too because you always told me.Can’t wait to see you in Heaven one day…….🙏🏻💙Kathy Rosson
Greenville, TX Monday, October 17, 2022 Linda & Family, Our hearts are broken for you but we are rejoicing for Larry in heaven !!!! He will sure be missed. We are Praying for you allMuch Much Love
Mildred Matthews
Greenville, TX Monday, October 17, 2022 Linda,I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was a special person. I always enjoyed dealing with him when I bought a car. He always was honest in dealing with me. Praying for you and your family.
Mildred
Kay Graff
Waco, TX Monday, October 17, 2022 Cindy,You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Larry when we were young.
Love,
Kay