Larry Parker Willerson

Larry Parker Willerson, 71, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on
August 2, 2021, after losing his battle with leukemia.
Larry was born on September 1, 1949, to John Grover and Virginia
Willerson. He attended Central High School in Chattanooga. He married
Deborah (Debbie) Hall on November 13, 1971 in Chattanooga. He
continued his education by graduating with a Bachelor of Business from
Tennessee Wesleyan. He worked as a sales representative for Beeler
Impression Products for over 38 years.
He served in the Army from 1968 through 1972; a veteran of the Vietnam
War, where he served as a tank driver, earning his National Defense Service
Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with ’60 Device,
three Overseas Service Bars, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal,
SPS Quality Badge, and the rank of E7, before exiting service with an
honorable discharge.
Larry was an aficionado of Harley Davidson Motorcycles, a collector of
antique guns, and a connoisseur of chocolate and peanut butter. He had
many talents, but his gift of gab was the one that everyone enjoyed, as I am
sure his neighbors will agree. You could always count on a lengthy
conversation and a good belly laugh out in the front yard.
Larry was a proud vet. Any time he saw a fellow veteran, he always stopped
and said thank you for your service, which was followed by a handshake and
a big smile.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, John Willerson, Virginia Raby,
and step-father, Lawrence Raby; a sister, Phyllis Walker; and two brothers,
Roger Willerson, John (Buster) Willerson, and Steve Willerson Sr.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; his daughter, Michele Paty,
(DanOverton Sims), and his grandson, Parker Overton Paty; sister-in-law,
Linda Starr; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Hall (Virginia), and Ronald Cadorette,
plus many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend its sincere thanks to Dr. Bertrand Anz, his staff,
and the staff at Memorial Oncology Department for the care and treatment
they offered over the past several months.

There will be a private service of family to be held at a later date. Thank
you for your prayers and condolences.