Dr. Lawrence D. Carrier

1945 - 2016

Dr. Lawrence D. Carrier obituary, 1945-2016, Taylors, SC

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Lawrence Carrier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2016.

A Life Remembered:



Lawrence “Larry” Douglas Carrier, 71, joined his Savior in Heaven on Sunday, October 9, 2016 after a courageous 20–month battle with cancer. He was at home with his family in Taylors, SC.



Larry was born on April 18, 1945 in Atlanta, GA to the late William Silas Carrier, a professional musician, and Willene Daniel Carrier, part-time musician, homemaker, and librarian. He is the middle child of 5 siblings, Brenda (Mark) Stinnett of OH, Dan (Pat) Carrier of TN, Mary Beth (Mac) Palmer of GA, and Tom (Lynn) Carrier of GA. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Eny Ledford Carrier; 4 children – Robin (David) Fox of TN, Randy (Julie) Carrier of SC, Ranya (Steven) Huffman of SC, and Rochelle (Bob) Grass of NC; and 14 grandchildren – David N. Fox, Ashlyn Huffman, Davina Fox, Austin Huffman, Bryn Carrier, Autumn Huffman, Dalton Fox, Blair Carrier, Monica Grass, Brooke Carrier, Carson Grass, Becca Carrier, Maycee Grass, and Connor Grass. He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Willene Carrier, one granddaughter, Aubrey Huffman, and five unborn grandchildren.



Larry trusted Christ as his personal Savior through the influence of his childhood friend Randy. He endured a two-year hip disease as an elementary aged child, and was confined to the bed in a body cast and became an avid reader. Hence, his domination at Trivial Pursuit! Larry was blessed in musical ability and gifted with a fantastic tenor voice. He was greatly influenced in music through his father, Billy Carrier, and Billy’s well known gospel quartet, The Swanee River boys, which Billy helped form in 1938. Larry began to sing in church with his mom and dad, and they had an LP record produced in Larry’s college years. Larry studied music at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music for several years before his family moved back to Georgia and he resumed his musical studies at Georgia State University.



Since his ordination into the Gospel ministry on June 7, 1970, Pastor Larry Carrier gave his life to serving the Lord and His church. He devoted his considerable talents to local­-church ministries in GA, TX, FL, VA, PA, and SC, as well as to music publishing for over 23 years with SoundForth at Bob Jones University. By God’s grace, he was equipped to serve His church in many capacities. He ministered as an ordained pastor, choral and orchestra director, singer, songwriter, music composer and arranger, music publisher, recording producer, printer, carpenter, mission-team leader, mentor, and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Divinity. Since his first Sunday at Morningside Baptist Church on February 7, 1988, he worked to develop musicians of all ages and ability levels to use their talents for God’s glory. Morningside has seen our music ministry grow to include a choir, full orchestra, a diversity of special music groups, a developmental youth music program, musical-mission teams, and even three music recordings from our own choir and orchestra.



Pastor Carrier’s gospel ministry was complemented by the assistance of his wife, Eny, and in many ways validated by the fact that his four children, Robin, Randy, Ranya, Rochelle, and their families are all serving God! We are thankful for Pastor Carrier’s faithful ministry to the Lord, the body of Christ, and specifically to Morningside Baptist Church. We appreciate his joyful perseverance in ministry even during his battle with cancer as he lived out his life verse, Joshua 1:9. Pastor Carrier can say along with the Apostle Paul’s testimony in II Timothy 4:7, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Along with the Lord, we can say to a servant who has taken his talents and multiplied them for the glory of God, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things . . . enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” (Matthew 25:21)



Family Remembrances



Eny: “Larry was a devoted, loving husband who always cared about my desires and needs. He wanted to honor the Lord with his wife and family. I am thankful he led our family by faith and demonstrated a servant’s heart. God has been good to our family to allow Larry to leave a Godly and lasting legacy to his family, church and community.”



Robin: “My dad was one of the most patient, gentle, kind, and wisest men I have ever known. His consistent example of love for the Lord, music, and people have been a great challenge to me. Dad always put others first, sacrificing time and energy to care for his family and to minister to others. When a problem or situation arose that warranted Godly wisdom, my dad was the first one to call. He always pointed me to the wisdom and counsel of God's Word. I cannot thank the Lord enough for blessing me with such a wonderful, faithful father. I love you dad!”



Randy: “I am thankful for a father who was passionate about faithfully serving his Saviour through the gift of God-honoring music. He lived his faith humbly and committed his life to Christ. Dad was a multi-talented man who had a teacher’s heart, and I am grateful he was a well-rounded man. Competitive in nature, gracious in spirit, a perfectionist without being overbearing, my greatest cherished memory with my dad has been assisting him in Morningside’s music ministry for 15 years.”



Ranya: “I’m grateful that I grew up in a home where I was taught to love God, work hard and develop character. The closeness we share as a family is special. I’m thankful dad was able to find creative ways for us to have fun on a limited minister’s salary, especially memorable camping trips. As a parent, I appreciate even more the sacrifices dad made to provide a Christian education for his children. I thank the Lord for dad’s years of faithful ministry to our Lord, his love for his wife, children and grandchildren, and the Godly heritage he passed down to so many. I love you dad!”



Rochelle: “Dad was the biggest cheerleader in my life; he was a constant encourager. He had a "can do" attitude about everything. He was fun to be around, joyful and excited about life. I appreciate his tenderness and affection. Dad didn't raise his voice in anger, yet his look of disappointment when we deserved it was crushing. I will always love him. If I could sum up the legacy Dad gave to me it would be, ‘Follow me as I follow Christ’.”

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October 20, 2016

Mike Santopietro

I'm thankful for the years I spent under Pastor Carrier's ministry of music. The hymns and songs from those years remain with me and often come to mind. I appreciated Pastor Carrier's emphasis on developing singers and welcoming children into the ministry. Carrier, Huffman, and Grass families--you've been in our prayers.

October 15, 2016

Ryan Horkavy

To me, Pastor Carrier was a gracious, loving, patient example of a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ through his passion of music. My wife and I met each other while attending services at Morningside Baptist Church in the Fall of 1998. We both began serving the Lord in the music ministry at MBC in 1999/2000 due to the influence of Pastor Carrier. Before we were married, Jennifer sang in the choir, and I played my violin in the newly established orchestra. After we were married, we continued serving in those capacities under Pastor Carrier's leadership. As a church planter in AZ, I have lead the congregational worship, directed the special music, organized instrumental and vocal ensembles, and special concerts from our first service until now, and I can say confidently that Pastor Carrier's influence on my life helped make that leadership possible. Having served faithfully with two of his children in various capacities of ministry, my family and I can attest to the reality that he and Eny not only taught their own family and others how to walk with Jesus, but they both clearly exemplified that lifestyle themselves. Although Pastor Carrier will be deeply missed in this short life of persevering faith, we are confident that we will see him again. In the meantime, we will all strive together to follow in his faithful footsteps, our Master, whom Larry served all of his days. May the Lord find us faithful and persevering through the difficulties of life, like our brother, Pastor, mentor, father, husband...friend.

October 15, 2016

Steve Bergerud

We are thankful to have been blessed by Larry's ministry for so many years. His example of a faithful, godly man, husband and father has influenced us. We have grief, but as Christians not without hope, as we know we will see him in heaven. With our prayers for the family, Steve Bergerud and Sandy Schmidt

October 15, 2016

Jerry Lacock

Mrs. Carrier, Robin, Randy, Ranya & Rochelle, I'm grateful that God put me at Morningside during my college years, which gave me the opportunity to meet and get to know the Carrier family. You all, as a family, and individually, have touched many peoples lives, as did the special man you called a husband and dad. I'm praying for you as you go through this difficult loss.

October 14, 2016

Barbara & Bob Vallier

The first Sunday I attended years ago the choir say "A Robe of White". It was a song I knew growing up. I knew immediately that because of the God honoring music, this would be my church. My husband and I travel all over the USA and into Europe and we have never found a church like Morningside. I believe that music will set the atmosphere for the congregation to accept God's word as it is preached. Pastor Carrier did just that. He taught us that the music and words needed to be Biblically sound. The yearly choir retreats were a great bonding time for all of us and helped our choir to sing together to praise and glorify God. We were blessed to be able to produce three CDs of our choir music under his careful leadership. We were and still will be the most blessed choir ever because of his Godly leadership and faithfulness.

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October 13, 2016

Larry & LaVanda Brubaker

We certainly send our love, prayers and thoughts to Eny, Robin, Randy, Ranya and Rochelle. They truly have been "family" to LaVanda and me. What a dear friend who played the role of a brother in my life. What a wonderful, outstanding, impeccable testimony and example to all of us. We will say: "To be continued......in
G L O R Y!!!!!!!!!!!"

October 13, 2016

Anna Marie Carmean

Larry was a special person,and great song leader. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to the family. Praying for you all. Anna Marie Carmean

October 13, 2016

Larry and Eny are special people. We were fortunate to be in Dinner Groups with them a few years ago and we really enjoyed getting to know them. Larry taught us all we know about Monopoly Deal. We have had a wonderful friendship since then. We love you, Eny! We are grieving with you, but not as ones who do not know that God had prepared a beautiful home for Larry and he is there now. We'll see him soon.
Mike & Sharlotte McGary

October 12, 2016

Wayne & Earlean Byars

When we started attending Morningside, over 20 years ago, we realized the music program was great and had an excellent director in Pastor Carrier. We were never concerned that some of the music might not be appropriate. All of the music has blessed us and helped us in our Christian growth. God's love was very evident in Pastor Carrier's life, as well as,in his family.Thank you Lord for blessing our lives with your special servant.

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October 12, 2016

GOD blessed this man with a musical gift. Hattie and I were spirtualy uplifted by his GOD given talents. We will miss him. May the LORD bless you and keep your family in his care. Phil & Hattie Hanshaw

October 12, 2016

April & Charlie Dunn

Pastor Carrier was a great choir director. I appreciate his encouragement and instruction through the years. He will be missed.

October 12, 2016

Larry and Eny are special people. We were fortunate to be in Dinner Groups with them a few years ago and we really enjoyed getting to know them. Larry taught us all we know about Monopoly Deal. We have had a wonderful friendship since then. We love you Eny. We are grieving with you, but not as ones who do not know that God had prepared a beautiful home for Randy and he is there now. We'll see hime soon. Mike & Sharlotte McGary

October 12, 2016

Crystal Boulton

Pastor Carrier has been a great blessing to our church family. His ministry lives on in his children and grandchildren. May the Lord bless us with more men like him.
Praying for the family to celebrate this "graduation" with gladness and joy even in the midst of sorrow.

October 12, 2016

Dennis Bollinger

Pastor Carrier was a great choir director, a skilled craftsman, and a godly man whose ministry continues through his children and grandchildren. What a wonderful heritage!

October 12, 2016

Jon Wiggins

Pastor Carrier was a kind and Godly man. I always loved hearing him tell stories about his life in the ministry. He will be very much missed.

October 11, 2016

Kim-Axel Kuhr

Bro. Larry was truly a kind and generous man. God had given him so many gifts and talents and was able to use them all. He loved his golf and was usually the best dressed man on the golf course. I was so glad that he was able to play for the last time at the ODBM golf tournament. It definitely made our tournament a success.

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October 11, 2016

Pete and Betty Ann LaFond

All our Love and Prayers to the family. May the Lord give you Comfort and Peace in the days ahead. Larry was such an amazing testimony for the Lord. His years of dedication in service will never be forgotten. Nor will the beautiful music he shared with us. He will be greatly missed. Till we're together again. What a Great Day that will be.

October 11, 2016

Nancy Crevison

My mom & I enjoyed singing in the choir & taking mission trips with Pastor Carrier. Praying for peace & comfort in the days ahead.

October 10, 2016

Carla Thomas

So sorry to hear about this. I have very fond memories of getting to know Mr. Carrier when his office at Soundforth was right around the corner from mine. Love & prayers to the family!

October 10, 2016

Karyn & Edward Garvin

Rayna & Steven, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye for a little while. May the Lord send His special comfort to you all in the upcoming days.

October 10, 2016

Karen Kuehmann

Larry was a special colleague. Always gentle, always friendly, always willing to do whatever needed to be done. He amazed me with his circle of friends--Larry seemed to know everyone! I look forward to serving the Lord with him again.

October 10, 2016

Denise Seamster

I always enjoyed when he sang at Good News Baptist Church. He will be missed. Denise Semones Seamster

October 10, 2016

Linda Watson

Thank you Larry for teaching me AND showing me to be faithful whether you feel like it or not. I also learned that "an empty chair (pew) has no ministry"! My heart-felt condolences to the family from someone still dealing with the 'resurrection-day' of a loved one.

October 10, 2016

Ed and Pam Dunbar

May the Lord encourage you and strengthen you by His grace at this time of loss.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." (Rev. 14:13)

October 10, 2016

Alan Lohr

Larry was a faithful friend and colleague. Looking forward to being with him again in glory.

October 10, 2016

Many memories made years ago working for and with Larry, and his beautiful family. Our heart aches but we know we will see him again soon. It is not goodbye, but rather, see you later! Love to Eny, all the beautiful children and their spouses, and those precious grandchildren. Love, Tony and Linda Pritchard.

October 10, 2016

Roy and Lou Ann Keiser

We remember Larry with fondness. His music ministry touched us in Spain, and his personal friendship was valued every time we were together. We are thankful we'll see him again in heaven. We are praying for Eny and the family.

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