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Larry David Edwards (June 1, 1943 - December 15, 2014) Larry David Edwards, 71, of Davidson, NC and Holden Beach, NC passed away Monday, December 15, 2014, at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC following a short illness. He was born June 1, 1943 to Wilbur and Edna Edwards of Fayetteville, NC. Larry attended Fayetteville High School and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill where he was on the golf team and a big basketball fan. From 1967 to 1970, he was a math teacher at North Mecklenburg High School. Larry and his family founded and have operated Turtle Creek Nursery outside of Davidson for over 40 years. Many organizations have benefited from his leadership including Southern Nursery Association (Pres. 1993), North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Assoc. (Pres. 1986) and Trustee of The Holden Beach Chapel. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Huntersville, NC and The Holden Beach Interdenominational Chapel.Larry is predeceased by his parents, Wilbur and Edna Edwards, and his brother, Joseph Edwards of Fayetteville. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Jane Webb Edwards, son L. David Edwards, Jr. his wife Jennifer, and daughter Mary Ann Edwards all of Davidson. Larry loved his three granddaughters: Sydney, Ashley, and Madison Edwards who all gave him great joy and happiness. He also leaves 5 sisters-in-law Janice Webb Ayers (Bob), Dottie Webb Keever (Jim), Fran Webb White (Lathe), Jackie Webb Lewis (Cal), Mary Webb Marsteller (Doug), and brother-in-law Jim Webb (Marge) and 18 nieces and nephews. Larry loved the beauty of nature and growing things. He shared this love and his beautiful plants with many individuals, churches and facilities throughout his life. He was happiest caring for his nursery, his yards and others’ gardens that he blessed with his plants and care. He leaves much beauty for us to enjoy. A celebration of his life will be at The Holden Beach Chapel conducted by Dr. John Gray on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 2:30 PM preceded by visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 in the Fellowship Hall. A memorial service will be held on Friday December 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM preceded with visitation 10:30 to 12:30 at Coddle Creek ARP Church in Mooresville conducted by Rev. James Hunt. A family burial will be in High Point, NC. Memorials may be made to Webb Heart Pillows, High Point Regional Hospital, PO Box HP5, High Point, NC 27261 or Sydney Meadows Nursery Scholarship Fund, PO Box 801454, Acworth, GA 30101. Funeral arrangementare being handled by White Funeral Service in Shallotte, NC; Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville, NC; and Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point, NC.