Larry Grabbs

Larry Delmus Grabbs, lifetime resident of Terrell, passed away on March 12, 2025. Larry was born Feb. 20, 1950 in Terrell to Willie (Bill) and Windell Grabbs, both of whom met him in Heaven with his brothers, Perry and Don Grabbs and sister-in-law, June Grabbs. Larry’s family and friends take great comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his parents, especially his beloved mom. Larry graduated from Terrell High School in 1968 and was an active drum player in a band in high school called “The Taxmen”. After graduation, he began a career as a long-haul truck driver for many years. He then returned to college, Baylor Nursing School, where he became a Registered Nurse. This was truly a calling that fit Larry’s personality to a T. He had a heart for serving others as well as making sure that their health and comfort were his priority on every shift. Larry worked at Terrell State Hospital, then Glenn Oaks in Greenville and then Medical City- Green Oaks Hospital where every patient and every staff member received the highest level of care. Larry was also a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Terrell where his smile and easy going personality was a blessing to members and visitors. Larry’s devotion to his parents and taking care of them was a well known personality trait. He was a faithful son to both Bill and Windell all their lives and, after his dad’s passing, Larry made sure to see that his mom was always taken care of with going to church, the grocery store or any activity that she wanted to do. Larry’s devotion to his parents was rivaled only by his loyalty to his friends and he remained very close to many of his classmates from 1968 as well as other colleagues from the hospitals. A man who was devoted to family and a great friend to so many, Larry will be greatly missed. Larry is survived by his nephews, Nick Grabbs and wife, Christine; Patrick Grabbs, Andrew Grabbs and partner, Amanda Darr; and his great-nieces and -nephews: Savannah Grabbs, James Grabbs, and Clementine Grabbs as well as his many close friends from THS, Class of 68. A celebration of Larry’s life will be at 3:00pm, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel and a private interment will be held at Oakland Memorial Park, where Larry will be laid to rest next to his parents.

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Larry Grabbs

February 20, 1950 - March 12, 2025