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Larry Lee Brown

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December 18, 1950 ~ June 21, 2025

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Larry Lee Brown, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Mission Hospital.

An Asheville native, Larry was a son of the late Buren Walter and Amy Johnson Brown. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Buren Walter Brown, Jr.

Larry learned how to play guitar at age 14 and never stopped. He taught many others how to play over the years. He was also passionate about karate and earned a 4th Degree Black Belt.

He is survived by his son, Shane Brown (Audrey); sister, Iva Jean Early (Don); brother, Garry Brown (Cindy); seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Mr. Brown’s family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. Private burial will take place at Green Hills Cemetery.

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Visitation: June 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. To A legend in his own time,A LIVE WIRE, A lifelong friend, Rest in Peace Larry.We learned to play Rock “n” Roll together and for that I am forever grateful . You will always be in the hearts of all the people whose lives you touched.We love you and remember you always.
    Bruce and Nancy Lawing

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  2. Shared some great times with you buddy. Laughed alot with you. Played some of the best music of our era with you. Do and will think of you often. Love you buddy.

    Billy Capps

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  3. Larry and I were great friends for nearly 50 years. Larry was a very talented guitarist and a great person. Some of my fondest memories were riding around with Larry in his red mustang, laughing, talking and sharing stories of all the bands that we had seen over the years. Although I moved from Asheville in 1989 we never lost contact with each other. Larry was one of my best friends I ever had and I’m really going to miss sharing our past memories and conversation on the phone. Larry may have departed from the earth but he will be in my memory forever.

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  4. Larry was one of the coolest, nicest and funniest people I’ve ever known.
    His stories were hilarious and I always loved being around him.
    His ability as a musician and performer were incredible and it was always a thrill to watch him play.
    Larry you were a rock star in my eyes and I will surely miss my friend!

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  5. You were an awesome brother. We had our disagreeable moments but we never lost sibling love for each other. I will miss you so much. My life will never be the same without you. You will always be in my heart. I love you . RIP. Hugs for you in Heaven. You were a ninja warrior, and a rock star all in one

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  8. I can remember when we were kids, we lived next door to each other,then they moved on Wanesville Ave just around the coner of our house, but i would go over and we played together, he and i tried to learn to ride a bicycle and kept falling over,and we both just laughed and tried again. he was my friend when we were kids and i will always remember the fun times we had. RIP Larry.

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  9. To Larry’s family I’m praying for God’s comfort for you all during this difficult time. Larry and I enjoyed seeing lots of great concerts together over the years. I am honored to call him my friend. He will be greatly missed.

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  11. Larry was a great guy. I enjoyed listening to him play. They always had a great band., He will surely be missed but not forgotten. Rock On!

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  12. May his soul rest in peace . Im out of the country otherwise will be with you brother shane.. and again sorry for your loss

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