LARRY KIRVEN
Harry Lawrence “Larry” Kirven, 81, husband of Carol Phillips Kirven, died on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at his home.
Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Thomas Jackson Kirven and Eva Chandler Kirven. Mr. Kirven was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a 1958 graduate of Edmunds High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Presbyterian College in 1962. He taught at Furman High School from 1962 to 1966 and later retired as the Supervisor of Sumter County School Buses, a position which he held from 1966 to 2004.
Larry was the quintessential gentleman and sportsman who had a love for nature, hunting and fishing. His family and friends were immense. He enjoyed working on the farm, gardening and always sharing the fruits of his labor. He was a strong man of faith, someone who taught people to work hard and to always help others. He will be remembered for his great barbecue chicken that everyone loved and his gift of storytelling. Larry was a real salt of the earth person.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Harry Lawrence Kirven Jr.; a daughter, Karoline King Kirven; two stepsons, David L. Alderman and Chris L. Alderman (Amanda); two sisters, Julie K. Griffin (Lynwood) and Laura Ann Onsrud; a grandson, Harry Lawrence Kirven III; two step-granddaughters, DuBose Alderman and Logan Lee Alderman; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Jackson Kirven III; a sister, Ophelia Kirven; and four brothers, Tom Kirven, Joe Kirven, Danny Kirven and Rusty Kirven.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Joseph R. James Jr. and the Rev. Dr. Reginald Thackston officiating.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, all attendees are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 or to Sumter United Ministries, P.O. Box 1017, Sumter, SC 29151.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.