Larry Leroy Ardis Sr (1900 - 1950)

Born 22 Jun 1900 in Pinewood, Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Agnes Belle (Geddings) Ardis — married 2 Nov 1924 in Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Husband of Bertie Vermelle (Ardis) Doverspike — married 21 May 1939 in Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Died 15 Mar 1950 at age 49 in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Biography

Larry was born in 1900. He passed away in 1950.

• was the husband of Agnes Geddings Ardis and Bertie Vermelle Ardis Ardis Doverspike.

He was the father of Mary Lois Ardis; Larry Leroy Ardis Jr; a baby son who died along with his mother just after birth; Barbara Virginia Ardis Coker of Sumter; and Laura Ruth Ardis Rollinson of Camden.

Mr. Ardis was the owner and manager of Ardis Machine Shop, formerly on S. Main Street in Sumter, SC. A designer, engineer and builder of equipment; and, a beloved father.

He was a member of Pinewood Methodist Church from his childhood.

His favorite place to be? Santee, with his family... And, he always wore a tie even as he fished.

As was typical of this work-dedicated son, husband, and father, he suffered a massive stroke while standing on top of a piece of equipment he was creating. Although efforts were made to save his life, and he was taken to Tuomey Hospital and treated by Dr. White and Dr. Andrews, he died the next day.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99123353/larry-leroy-ardis: accessed 11 September 2022), memorial page for Larry Leroy Ardis Sr. (22 Jun 1900–15 Mar 1950), Find a Grave Memorial ID 99123353, citing Sumter Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Barbara Ardis Post Coker (contributor 47953916) .