Last Saturday, we lost a great one — my dad. There’s no other way to put it. The world feels a little smaller without him in it. He was truly one of a kind — the kind of man who left an impression wherever he went, not because he sought attention or accolades, but because of the way he lived: humbly, authentically, and on his own terms.
My dad grew up on 10th Street, right across from Piedmont Park in Atlanta. Back then, it wasn’t the bustling, modern cityscape we know today. It was a neighborhood full of stories, grit, and hard work — the kind of place that shapes you from the ground up. He didn’t start with much, but what he built through his own determination and character was remarkable. He made a life that mattered.
He believed that success wasn’t just about what you achieved, but how you carried yourself along the way. He taught me that your word should mean something, that you treat people with respect regardless of who they are, and that hard work always pays off — even when it takes time. My dad didn’t talk much about legacy, but he lived one every day. His family, his friends, his community — we all carry a piece of his spirit because of the way he showed up for us.
There was a quiet strength about him. He didn’t need to be the loudest voice in the room, but when he spoke, you listened. He had wisdom — not the kind you read in books, but the kind you earn through life’s ups and downs. And while he was practical and steady, he also had a lighthearted side: a quick wit, a laugh that could fill a room, and a deep love for the simple joys in life.
As I look back, I realize how much of who I am came from him. The way I see the world, the values I hold, even the way I handle challenges — those things were shaped by his example. He showed me what it means to stand tall, to be kind, and to never give up.
Larry Entrekin obituary (2025)
It’s hard to imagine the days ahead without him here. But if there’s one thing I know, it’s that he’d want us to keep going — to live fully, to laugh often, to love deeply, and to take pride in doing things the right way. That’s how he lived, and that’s how he’d want to be remembered.
RIP, Dad. You will be deeply missed, but we will celebrate you — your strength, your humor, your wisdom, and your heart. You built a life of meaning, and your impact will carry on through everyone who was lucky enough to know you.
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