Retired Master Sergeant Larry Lawson Eudy

               Obituary for Retired Master Sergeant Larry Lawson Eudy

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of retired Army Master Sergeant Larry Lawson Eudy, a beloved husband, cousin and friend who left us peacefully on April 27, 2025 at the age of 87.

Born on August 8, 1937 in Albemarle, N.C., Mr. Eudy dedicated his life to service, honor, and community. After graduating from Albemarle Senior High School in 1955 he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served faithfully for 8 years and then he served in the United States Army and the Army National Guard for 24 years. During his military career, Larry was stationed in Hawaii and Sanford, Florida as well as working for Pan American Airways on Tracking Ships for the U. S. Air Force on projects that included the Mercury Program, Gemini Program and Apollo Program through Apollo Seven. Mr. Eudy began working for Wiscassett Mills in Albemarle during his senior year in high school where he worked second shift for 65 cents per hour. He would go on to work for Southeastern Sporting Goods, Pilot Life Insurance, Leisure Sporting Goods and several other sporting goods distributors. He also worked for the Florida State Road Department and for the North Carolina Department of Transportation where he served as the Safety Officer for Highway Division 10.

Upon retiring from the Army as a Master Sergeant, Mr. Eudy continued to embody the values he upheld in uniform. He volunteered to go to disaster areas after many hurricanes while working with NCDOT. He was a valuable asset due to his acquisition skills that he acquired while serving in the military. Mr. Eudy always enjoyed being around his friends and especially those at Whispering Pines BBQ in Albemarle.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Nell Hanscom Eudy, his sister Billie Jane Eudy, and his parents Levi P. Eudy and Charlotte Smith Eudy. He is survived by his first cousin Tom Smith and his brother Johnny Lawson Lowder, who will forever honor his memory.

A service celebrating Larry’s life and legacy with full military honors will be held on May 2 at 11 a.m. at the Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel in Albemarle.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your favorite Veterans organization or the charity of your choice in memory of Retired Master Sergeant Larry L Eudy.

Larry lived a life of purpose, kindness, and unwavering devotion. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Melton family.