Larry Norwood, 84, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home. He was born in Lancaster, SC on January 4, 1942, son to the late Walter Tonsy Norwood and Artie Elizabeth Brady Norwood. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Walter and Clyde, as well as his sisters, Pansy and Annie.

A memorial service will be held at 5:30PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in the chapel of Gordon Funeral Service. The family will receive friends following the service at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112.

Larry spent his entire life in Waxhaw, where he grew up farming with his family. He learned how to work and work hard at a very early age. He was in the masonry business, a contractor, and president of W.T. Norwood, Inc. before retiring. When he decided to do something, no matter how monumental, you could count on it getting done. 

Larry loved fast cars and racing, building and fixing things, tractors, planting and harvesting, talking to people, his friends, and most of all his family. His children were his pride and joy. 

The void that he leaves in the hearts of those who knew him and loved him can never be filled but the memories and the stories will live on and if you knew Larry, there was definitely a story. He was a unique, complex individual and will be greatly missed but there is comfort in knowing that he is at peace, free of pain, and looking down on us telling us to dry it up. Get back to work. 

Larry is survived by his wife Susan Barringer Culpeper Norwood; sons, Larry Norwood Jr. (Angie) and Bill Culpeper (Kim); daughters, Tammy Foster (Joseph), Lisa Weeks (Mark Whitley), and Kathleen Culpeper; grandchildren, Noah Gaydos, Emma Montalvo (Justice), Macon Weeks, Siler Norwood (Bristol), Seth Norwood, Michael Culpeper, and Elizabeth Culpeper; great-grandchildren, Galilea Gaydos, Nova Gaydos, Luna Gaydos, and Blair Hill; and his brother, Tommy Norwood.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112, is honored to be entrusted to care for the Norwood Family.