Laurence Knight Ladue Iii

Laurence Knight Ladue III, 60, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 25, 2023. His Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Philip's Church, 142 Church St, Charleston. The Burial will follow at Stokes Cemetery, Hendersonville, SC. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Monday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy.

Larry was born in Charleston, SC on January 21, 1963, a son of Laurence Knight Ladue, Jr. and Angelyn McGill Ladue.

He was a graduate of Christchurch School and Appalachian State University. Larry was a lifelong Republican who worked for the George H.W. Bush presidential campaign and South Carolina Governor Caroll Campbell in the grant department. After working in the governor’s office, he pursued a career in medical sales for Physician’s Sales Service. He went on to work for Depuy Synthes as a medical sales consultant for long bone orthopedic trauma for over 20 years. He was passionate about his work in the orthopedic community.

Always a sports lover, once he retired I-26 mirrored a NASCAR track on the way to any Gamecocks game for Larry. First love was Gamecocks football, in the box of course and courtside basketball where he felt he could be heard, but the Atlanta Braves held a special place in his heart.

Larry was a larger than life personality, with a sense of humor that borderlined professional and could tell a story like none other. He loved those close to him greatly and believed friendship was a gift to be treasured. Larry was an honest, kind, trustworthy man who valued integrity. He surrounded himself with people who he respected and adored.

The NC mountains calmed his soul, his dogs warmed his heart and spending time with those he cared about completed his world. If you were one of these people, know you’re special.

Larry is survived by his love, Karen Anne Stephenson; his brother, William Jaycocks Ladue; his sister, Evelyn Ladue Wells as well as his nieces and nephews, William Rawlins Lowndes Ladue, Mary Evelyn Lowndes Wells, Anne Emmaline Ladue and Dohrman Hampton Preston Wells.

Larry is predeceased by his parents and his niece, Catherine Lane Ladue.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Saluda Community Land Trust, Inc. ( www.saludaclt.org/donate ), P.O. Box 732, Saluda, NC 28773 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365.