Rev. Larry D. Boswell, age 72 died of natural causes at home on December 4, 2020 and was reunited with his beloved son, David, in heaven. Larry was born July 2, 1948 in Gainesville, Ga. to Fulton and Ferrell Boswell. He graduated from South Hall High School in 1966 before serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home from Germany, Larry earned a bachelors degree from Shorter College in 1974 and a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C. in 1978. Larry, following in his father's footsteps, devoted his life to humbly serving the Lord. Through sweeping loss and life experiences that would have destroyed most, he was not only strong in his faith, he shared that faith with his congregations, friends, family and anyone in need. He was a rock to so many. His strength and generous outpouring of support, comfort and kindness are his lasting legacy. In addition to the Lord, Larry loved his family, Diet Coke and the Georgia Bulldawgs. His quick wit, dry sense of humor, pranks and innate ability to find and point out the absurdities in life will be missed by all who had the honor to know him. Throughout his nearly 50 years as a minister, Larry served at many churches throughout Georgia and North Carolina including two periods of service at First Baptist Church Temple, Georgia where he served at the time of his death. Larry also served as Post Chaplain for the American Legion Post 143, clerk for the Carrollton Baptist Association, and many roles with local, state and national Baptist Associations. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Linda and their son David, and his second wife Lorene. Larry is survived by his sister, Lynn Chapman (Thom) of St. Simons Island, Ga.; nieces Maria Kennedy (Brendan) of Seattle, Wash. and Anna Valent (Kevin) of Jacksonville, Fla.; great nieces Riley, Sawyer, Eleanor, Mary Parker, and Talula; great nephew Beauxregard; and several cherished cousins. A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8 in the parking lot of First Baptist Church Temple (37 Carrollton St., Temple, GA 30179) with viewing and visitation one hour prior beginning at 1 p.m. The service will also be available online via the church's Facebook page @TempleFirstBaptistChurch. A graveside service will be held in Gainesville, Ga. at Memorial Park Cemetery (2030 Memorial Park Rd., Gainesville, GA 30504) at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9. The family respectfully asks that attendees of any service or visitation adhere to safety guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 including social distancing and wearing masks. The deacons of First Baptist Church of Temple will serve as pall bearers. Rev. Dan Dockery will preside over the funeral services in Temple and Rev. Billy Emmitt and Rev. Ricky Thrasher will conduct a graveside service in Gainesville. Rev. J.W. Wallis will speak at both services. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to carry on Larry's giving spirit with donations to One Accord Ministries (PO Box 207, Rogersville, TN 37857), IMPACT West Georgia's DESERVE Veterans Taxi (PO Box 1677, Carrollton, GA 30112), or the charity of your choice.