- February 17, 2025
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Larry G. Bedsole, Sr., passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 83, following an acute illness. He was surrounded by Martha Bedsole (Tysinger), his devoted wife of 61 years and their loving family. He will be sorely missed by his family and many others who considered him to be their most loyal friend. Larry had a great sense of humor but was both a passionate and a compassionate friend and family man. He would do everything possible to help one in need.
Always living life to the fullest, Larry (a.k.a. Jess Hall) grew up in a small, Fayetteville, NC, tight-knit community, Massey Hill, “The Hill.” Attending Massey Hill High School, he not only was a lettering football captain and lettering, outstanding basketball player, helping his team to County Championships but was a participant in the Baptist and Methodist youth groups. Larry went on to attend Campbell University, where he developed lifelong friendships. As a young member of the National Guard, Larry loved his country and remained a Patriot and a man of Faith. Once living in FL, they made First Sarasota Downtown Baptist Church home.
Larry was an entrepreneur and successful Series 7 financial services professional. Following an outstanding career with Prudential Insurance Company, in the 1980’s he and his brother, Gene Bedsole (deceased), established B&B Insurance Associates, growing it into one of the most highly respected and successful agencies in Northern Virginia. Later, living in MD and the last several years, Lakewood Ranch, FL, Larry continued to live life to the fullest, playing cards and golfing with his friends who will miss his bantering, physical presence. It is difficult for those who knew and loved Larry to say good-bye but we know his Faith endured and he is in a better place teeing up at the most prestigious course that’s ever been played.
In addition to his loving wife, Martha, Larry is survived by their daughter, Maria Gregorio of MD, son, Larry Bedsole, Jr. of FL; grandchildren, Caitlyn Boardman (Matthew), Danielle Bowersox, Justin Bowersox and Joshua Gregorio; and three great grandchildren, Alyda Higdon, Brennan Boardman and Raelynn Boardman.
Larry is preceded in death by his brother, Gene Bedsole (Kay); mother, Elsie Harris Bedsole; father, Stacy Gordon Bedsole and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Tidewell Hospice, Sarasota, FL and First Sarasota Downtown Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL.