Lawrence "Larry" Edward Hudspeth

Lawrence “Larry” Edward Hudspeth, 84, passed away on November 3, 2026, at his home in Bethania, NC.

Larry was born on November 19, 1941, in Columbus, Georgia to Lee Roy and Julia Hester Holleman Hudspeth. He attended East Carolina University. He worked for many years as a Field Services Agent with Insurance Services Office, Inc., Community Rating Services (ISO/CRS). Larry and his wife, Bernice, lived in Bethania for 22 years and were long-term members of College Park Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC.

As an Eagle Scout, member of the Order of the Arrow, and Silver Beaver Award recipient, Larry enjoyed volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. He held many positions with the Old Hickory Council and spent a lot of time at Camp Raven Knob. Larry also worked as a volunteer at Forsyth Medical Center for 17.5 years.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his siblings, Leroy Hudspeth, Ann Gillespie, Jeanette Hole, and Jean Darnell. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernice Walker Hudspeth; daughters, Krista Hudspeth Mitchell (Ernie, Jr.) of Athens, GA, and Leigh Hudspeth of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Ernie Wiley Mitchell, III, John Lawrence Mitchell, and Sara Lindsay Walker Mitchell; and sisters, Pam Hudspeth and Julie Epperson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Forsyth Memorial Park, 3815 Yadkinville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, by Pastor Ramon Smith. A reception will follow the service at 12:00 pm at College Park Baptist Church, 1701 Polo Road, Winston-Salem, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to College Park Baptist Church, 1701 Polo Road, Winston-Salem, NC.

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is respectfully serving the family.