LATTA-Larry Gene Driggers, age 87, departed from this world on January 8, 2025 to go be with his heavenly father. Larry was born in Little Rock, SC on October 8, 1937, to the late Douglas Bradford Driggers and Irene Huggins Driggers.
He attended Latta High School before going to the University of South Carolina and North Greenville College. He retired from the American General Insurance Company after working 30 years of service. Prior to that he worked for Kress Department Store as a small business owner and was involved in many civic organizations.
Larry was a devoted church member and husband. He taught Sunday School for sixty-seven years up through last Sunday and was a Deacon for sixty-five years. He likewise served on numerous church committees and took several mission trips throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Britt Driggers, of Latta, Sons, David (Rebekah) Driggers of Greensboro, NC, Paul (Barbara) Driggers of Latta, Daughter, Gina (Adrian) Snow of Clemmons, NC, a step-son Johnny (Marie) Hyatt of Dillon, SC; grandchildren, Kassie (Michael) Barnett of Scranton, SC, Kevin (Erin) Driggers of Simpsonville, SC, and Macy Snow of Clemmons, NC, and 4 great-grandchildren, Evan, Elizabeth, Olivia and Brodie; a sister, Patricia D. (George) Lopez of Ojai, CA and several step-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Caulder Driggers, and a Stepdaughter, Karen (Gene) Horne of Dillon, SC.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Little Rock Baptist Church with Ron Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Latta. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service in the sanctuary of the church. Kannaday Funeral Home in Dillon is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Promise at Little Rock Baptist Church, PO Box 158, Little Rock, SC 29567 or Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.
