Larry Carvie Areheart
May 15, 1944 ~ November 25, 2010
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Larry Carvie Areheart
Arden, NC – Larry Carvie Areheart, 66, of Arden, died Thursday, November 25, 2010.
He was the son of the late Carvie Adam and Zenith Bobb Areheart. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Karen Kester Areheart and one son, Sam Areheart of San Antonio, TX.
Larry grew up and spent most of his life in Columbia, SC. He attended Brookland-Cayce High School where he participated in the national championship band program that represented the state of South Carolina at President John F. Kennedy's inaugural parade. Larry attended the University of South Carolina and was a graduate of the Palmer College of Business.
He first worked for Belk stores as a corporate buyer and in 1974 he opened and co-owned the big and tall store, Added Dimensions, and was its president for 17 years. He managed the first Men's Warehouse in Columbia and later worked for Howard's Department Store. Before leaving Columbia, he managed the Augsburg Fortress Seminary Bookstore at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. Upon his arrival in Arden, Larry was a sales associate at the Biltmore Village Square Co., manager of the Lutheridge camp bookstore and preschool music director at Lutheran Church of the Nativity.
Larry's hobbies included theater, singing and art. He was a cast member in productions of Godspell, Cabaret, Oliver, Annie, Evita, Fiddler of the Roof and Something's Afoot. Larry also sang tenor in many choral groups in Columbia including the Columbia Choral Society, the Palmetto Mastersingers and the Sandlapper Singers. He sang with the Carolina Concert Choir of Hendersonville and the Nativity chancel choir. A gifted painter and decorator, Larry served as coordinator of the Liturgical Arts team at Nativity.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 3, 2010 at Lutheran Church of the Nativity. Pre-service music will begin at 10:30.
Memorial donations may be made to Lutheran Church of the Nativity's Music Ministry, PO Box 208, Arden, NC 28704, Lutheridge/Lutherock Ministries, 28 Spruce Drive, Arden, NC 28704, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, 4201 N. Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203 or to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Building One, Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Karen and Sam,
My most sincere sympathy at this time. Larry was a wonderful husband, father and friend. He touched so many with his kindness and his gentle nature. God be with you both in the days ahead.
Kelly Behm
Karen..
Ann and I were so sorry to learn of
Larry’s passing. He was a very special person and friend and will be missed by all.
Dear Karen:
I was deeply saddened to learn of Larry’s death. I have fond memories of the optimistic,talented man I so enjoyed singing
with. Regards, Morgan Maclachlan
I am so sorry to hear Larry’s passing. My sisters and I will always remember the good times with family we shared with Larry while growing up. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Dear Karen,
We were saddened to learn of Larry’s death but rejoice in his gift of a sure and certain faith. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love in Christ,
Tom and Betty Sublett
He is Gone
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he lived,
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,
You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he would want: smile,open your eyes, love and go on.
David Harkins
Larry will be missed for now, but I believe we all will be with him again.
Dear Karen and Sam,
May your steadfast Christian Faith help you get through these next days. Larry was a priviledge to know all these years (since Carolina Days) and call my ‘Friend’. Know that he is with God.
Karen and Sam-
Our condolences and prayers to you. I remember going to Added Dimensions when I was little to get suits/clothes for Dad and ‘Uncle Larry’ being there to help us. He and Ms. Zenith always came to our house on Christmas night to share the evening with us and I remember what a great singer he was.
Wishing you strength and peace in the days to come.
~ Daniel and Brandi Alford
In God’s book of artists, Larry’s name is on the first page! He will be missed here, but his talents will grace the angels!
Karen and Sam we are so sorry for your loss. Growing up with Larry was an adventure. When the babies came along he and Zenith were always there enjoying the kids. He certainly enjoyed buying those wild toys for the kids. He is certainly entertaining those angels and saints with his beautiful voice. Our love, thought and prayers are with you. Rick and Gwen Karasiewicz
Dear Karen and Sam,
Shirley said it best with her poem. We have been with you and Larry in spirit all these days. We will continue to be with you as you move into a new walk with God. My fondest memories are Larry’s sparkle in his eyes and wonderful smile. Oh, what fun we had planning and working on Liturgical art activities together. We look forward to meeting again when the time is right. Our prayers and love are with you.
Karen & Sam: We will all miss Larry so much, his laugh, his humor, his talents and his zest for life.
‘When the Storms of Life are raging, Stand by me. When the world is tossing me like a ship across the sea, thou who rulest wind and water stand by me.
In the midst of tribulation, stand by me… Thou who never lost a battle stand by me.’
All our love,
Jane and Andy
Karen and Sam,
I join with so many others who knew Uncle Larry in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing.
Though I had not seen him in a while, I remember him for his kindness, jovial spirit, and of course, his beautiful voice.
I have made a contribution to the American Cancer Society in honor of him and his brave fight.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
In sympathy,
Kelli Karasiewicz
Karen,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen and Sam:
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you as I remember Larry, one of the most compassionate, joy-filled people I have ever known. Many, many people will join me in fond remembrances of Larry!
peace +
Olin
Dear Karen and Sam,
John and I were saddened to learn of Larry’s death. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God’s Love, Presence, and Promises give you comfort and Peace.
Karen, we were so sorry to hear of Larry death. While I was Pastor of Mt. Hermon for 9 years, Larry was always willing to do anything I ask him. He was a great Music Leather for our congregation, and one of my closes friend. I think of him every year on the week before Palm Sunday, as he would give me a coat or suit from his store. I had to promise to wear it on Palm Sunday as he believed that one should wear the new cloths on Palm Sunday to go with Jesus during Holy Week.
May God Bless you Karen and Family!
Olie & Jane Anne Olawsky
Dear Karen and Sam,
John and I wish to offer our condolences on the passing of Larry.
He was such a nice and vibrant personality, if you will.
God Bless You.