McLeod, Larry

Larry Roland McLeod, 61, passed away peacefully Friday, February 18, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Born on November 27, 1949 in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late Kenneth R. and Frances Blanchett McLeod. Larry was a 1972 graduate of the University of South Carolina. He was an avid golfer, loved football and racing. He was instrumental in developing the North Myrtle Beach area during his early contracting years. He was a Shriner and served the City of North Myrtle Beach on the Emergency Preparedness Committee Board. Larry is survived by one brother, Tim W. McLeod of North Myrtle Beach; two sisters, Joy M. Johnson of Little River and Patsy McCord and her husband Paul of North Myrtle Beach; two nieces, Leigh Owens (Eric), Kimberly Pike (Jim), all of North Myrtle Beach, two great nephews, Colby and Fysher Pike and his beloved Fat Cat Dazey. He is predeceased by his loving daughter, the “apple of his eye”, Amanda Lauren McLeod. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, February 21, 2011 in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Rev. Mack Hutson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, P.O. Box 3369, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.