Larry Wayne Carver

Larry Wayne “Buddy” Carver, age 90, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, August 7, 2026.

Born April 25, 1936, to Ashford Carver and Eunice Nipper Carver, Larry was known to family and friends as Buddy, Dad, Grandad, and Dada. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 and proudly served our country for 20 years, retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer. After his military career he went to work at H&R Block, where he quickly advanced to District Manager. Approximately in 1987 he purchased franchise offices from H&R Block in Texas and over time became the proud owner of three. He officially fully retired in 2019 and relocated to the Bay St. Louis area to enjoy the sun and fishing.

Larry was a very loving and kind father to his children and step-children. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Patricia Jones Carver. He was truly blessed to have her by his side these past few years. She was not only his wife, but his comfort, his caregiver, and his strength through every illness. Her tender love and devotion will always be remembered.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ashford and Eunice Carver, his brother, Bobby Carver, and his sister, Toye Carver Engle.

Survivors include his devoted wife, Patricia Jones Carver; sons Kavin Carver (Lesa), Hunter Carver (Kaitlyn), and Chris Griffin (Kim); daughters Kim Lester, Teresa Dunn(Terry Joe), Billie Gipson, Donna Hinkle, Susan Sexton (William), Julie Carver, and Leslie Shipp; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service immediately following at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home, 110 S. Necaise Ave., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. A short graveside service will be held Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, 760 Hwy 160, Magnolia, AR 71753.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Larry Wayne Carver.