Larry Dwight Player Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Larry Dwight Player of Dixie, Georgia, born in Folkston, Georgia, who passed away on March 22, 2026 at the age of 70. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Larry Dwight Player to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Player and Sybil Brown Whitley; his grandmother Martha Brown; and his siblings, Kim Morgan, Tammy Whitley, Layton Player, Johnny Player and Liz Brown.
He is survived by: his wife Gloria Jean Lee Player of Waycross; his children, Lisa Nelson (Mark) of Lake Butler, Tasha Davis of Waycross and Jeremy Player (Beth) of Waycross; his grandchildren, Austin Strickland (Helen), Amber Nelson, Brian Nelson and Cierra Crawford; his pet Lexi; his great grandchildren, Amiyah, Henley, Blair and Charlie Strickland; his siblings, Tommy Player (Geri) of Jacksonville, Lois Adams (Larry) of Folkston, Barbara Sue Brown of Folkston, Ricky Player (Kelly) of Alabama, Ginger Mendow of Alabama, Paul Clift (Sharon) of Alabama and Robin Harwood (Donnie) of Tennessee; his in-laws, Jackie Westbrook of Waycross, Gwen Jones of Waycross, Glenda Eaton (Paul) of Waycross, Ronnie King (Lawanna) of Waycross, Bonnie Lee (Terry) of Hoboken, Susan Conner (Alex) of Moore Haven and Danny Lee (Deb) of Jesup; and his close friends, Elmond King of Dixie Union, Janice and Rudy Norwood of Waycross. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
