Larry Sanderford

Larry Gene Sanderford, 80, of Wilmington, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at home on July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 18, 1944, Larry was the son of the late Aubrey and Julia Ray Sanderford.

Larry graduated from Garner High School in Garner, NC in 1963, and later received a Civil Engineering Technology degree from WW Holden Technical Institute in Raleigh, NC. He was in the United States Marine Corps for four years, serving in the Philippines, Thailand, Puerto Rico, and spent 18 months in Vietnam in ground demolition.

In 1980, Larry married the love of his life, Sherry Griffin in Raleigh, NC. They made their home in Wilmington, NC where Larry owned and operated Southern Asphalt Company. After thirty-three years, Larry sold his very successful business and retired in March of 2022.

Larry was a dedicated husband and father and had an exceptional work ethic. He enjoyed vacationing with his wife Sherry in tropical places all over the Caribbean and Honduras, and his favorite was Atlantis on Paradise Island in Nassau. Larry also loved the beach and boating, and was passionate about gardening and maintaining an immaculate lawn.

Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Sherry Sanderford; daughters, Tammy Sanderford and Denise Flynn of Wilmington, NC; son, Tommy Flynn of Raleigh, NC; sister, Judy Bullard (Ricky) of Cerrogordo, NC; brother, Donald Sanderford (Patricia) of Greensboro, NC; beloved granddaughters, Nadia Flynn and Olivia Flynn and Olivia's mother Joanna Flynn; and nephews Danny Sanderford (Kathy), Ronnie Sanderford (Lisa), and Jimmy Sanderford (Sandy).

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dan Sanderford.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 25, at 11:00 am at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, July 24 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A memorial service will be held in Wilmington, NC at a later date.

Flowers are welcomed or please feel free to make a memorial donation to the organization of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at bryan-leefuneralhome.com