Larry D. Dollar

After a long and very courageous battle with cancer, Larry Dollar, 64, of Valdosta passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on August 20, 1946 and was the second son of the late Robert and Bertha Dollar. He was of the Baptist faith and was also a member of the National Guard. Larry learned his carpentry skills from his father, Robert, who owned and operated Dollar Church Seating Company for many years. After his father became disabled, Larry formed a partnership with Ted Chase and became part of TLG Builders here in Valdosta. Larry and Ted built many beautiful homes here in the Valdosta and surrounding areas and Larry's reputation of integrity and honesty was well known. After becoming ill with cancer, Larry was unable to continue the physical demands of the building business, but developed Larry Dollar Stucco, which he ran until his death on Saturday.
Larry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Claire R. Dollar, daughter, Bethany Dollar of Valdosta, son, Christopher Dollar of San Diego, California, sisters Gwen Vance of Atlanta, Georgia, Shirley and Mike Townsend of Valdosta, Georgia, Beverly and Jerry Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, Martha and Reverend Stanley Luke of Nashville, Georgia, one brother, Bobby Dollar of Houston, Texas, mother-in-law and father-in-law Mary Ellen and Harmon Royal of Lakeland, Georgia, brother-in-law, Bo Royal of Lakeland, Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and one great great niece. Larry's love of life, loving spirit, devotion to his family, and outgoing personality will be sorely missed by everyone that knew and loved him. Larry always had a smile on his face and usually a hammer in his hand.
Funeral services will be held at Carson McLane Chapel on Monday, June 20, 2011, at 4:00 P.M. Per Larry's request, he will be cremated and a private burial ceremony will be held at a later date. The family and Larry have requested in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Pearlman Cancer Center or Lowndes County Cancer Society.
Condolences may be expressed to the Dollar family online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602