Lawrence “Larry” Robert Whinnery, Jr. age 80, passed away November 29, 2018. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio November 23, 1938. He was the son of Robert and Virginia Whinnery (both deceased) He is also preceded in death by brothers, Lester, and Jeff; Survivors include his beloved wife of 59 years, Molly; sons, Colin (Anna); Jason (Angie); Dave McKenney (Elaine); 6 grandchildren; and 5 brothers and sisters.
Services will be held at 2pm Monday, December 10, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, 7013 Baker Rd. Murfreesboro, TN. 37129 In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to www.stpatricksboro.org , (615)400-6721.
My brother Larry. …child number one of eight raised on the Banks of Lake Erie in Northeast Ohio. I am his baby sister of three sisters and child number six of eight. What a fabulous musician songwriter who helped heal my pain and soul with his original song “ I Wouldn’t Give Up Heaven for the World “ Now Larry has been taken to a Mansion in Heaven
Our Hero, Our Brother Larry, we miss you already. We will be consoled knowing you are sharing your music in Heaven with all the Angels; including Mom, Dad, Lester and Jeff. The sound will be glorious and familiar when we join them. Serenity and Peace be yours my beloved Brother.
I’ll miss you Lar.
I’ll love you forever.
Linda
Molly,
I am so, so sorry. Sending love and prayers that you will be comforted.
I deeply regret not being able to travel & attend any services there for this… But, I send my love & thoughts to Molly & the Boys. I always have felt that Larry was a musical brother … ‘n hold to the many memories I have of him! Always will! He will be sorely missed, I’m sure… By all of us! R.I.P. ole friend… God be with you!!….
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We are glad we were able to spend time with both Larry and Molly when they were back in Ohio.
So many memories to cherish that will help you through this time..
All our love
Lilli and family
Sending love and prayers to all of the Whinnerys. Larry was strength and compassion and a man of integrity. He has left a beautiful legacy for Colin and Jason to carry on. I know love will surround all of you as you move through your grief. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Eileen xo
My Brother Larry was a GREAT man who cared for his whole family. When i say his whole family i mean his Wife his sons his grandkids and his siblings. I don’t think there was a time when one of his brothers or sisters needed his help and every time he was there to help. Looking back i don’t think there was any time when his immediate family didn’t have a brother or sister living with them as he could never turn us down. I will forever be grateful for all the help he gave me and my family when i needed it and his Wonderful Wife Molly was right there with him helping us also. If my brother would have had an ego everybody in the country would of known him because his music and his voice was as good if not better than a lot of country stars. Rest in Peace my wonderful loving, lead by example brother Lawrence Robert Whinnery Jr. God Bless Brother TIM. WE WILL MEET AGAIN
I will always cherish my fond memories of my Uncle Larry. His home is, forever in my mind a place of openness , kindness, inclusion and family. It was the hub … the gathering place..as a child and as an adult my safety and refuge from the storms in my life. Aunt Molly and Uncle Larry’s generosity, are a constant example of family and love and acceptance. You will be missed and never forgotten. I love you, Uncle Larry. Love Gretchen.
Being only 2 years younger than my brother Larry I have many memories growing up together. I was always so proud of him who was a great teacher and admired by his students but most of all his beautiful voice. He will be missed by so many, his wife and his sons, grandchildren, his siblings. I will miss him so. Love you Larry
Thinking of you all during this very difficult time in prayer and with love. Praying Gods peace and comfort over you.
Debbie & Randy Klawon
Molly, I am so sorry for your lose you and Larry were so lucky to have had each other and blessed to be a family.. One day you both will be together again. Know that Larry is at peace and he is out of pain and playing his music 🎶 once again. Peace be with you. Jackie
Uncle Larry will definitely be missed. I will cherish all the memories I have with him. My favorite memory is when he sang for me as I walked down the aisle on my wedding day! Thank you for everything. I know you are free from pain and with my dad and Uncle Lester.
Love,
Your niece Lisa
Veronica I am so full of Tears right now reading about My Larry , my Memories of him are all about His Music and How Humble and Kind he was to everyone, The Trips I made To Nashville My Dad (Lester His Brother) would always remind me to call and go see Him, & Uncle Tim. I Loved The Last Visit with Him & Aunt Molly, My Uncle Tim & Aunt Teresa. Prayers go out to all of My Family as He will be missed. God Comfort you all, my Love, Veronica & Family