Obituary for Larry Fountain
MR. LARRY DWAYNE FOUNTAIN, age 61, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday June 18, at Lovely Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor Jeffrey Wyatt officiating, with interment in Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Larry was born on January 23, 1964, to Sylvia Ann Wright Fountain and the late Jimmy Ray Fountain. He was of the Baptist Faith, attended Dodge County High School, and worked alongside his brother for the Eastman Fire Department for several years. In his early 20s, he went to work for Jerry’s Auto Parts, where he developed many friendships and personal relationships through his work. He later worked with his brother Michael doing contract shutdown work and working as a Firewatch while Michael welded. He was also an accomplished worker doing small construction jobs and landscaping work. He loved gardening, spending time and taking care of Petey and Angel, his canine companions. Larry was affectionately known as “Papa” to his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and friends, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and teaching them things. Along with his father, Larry was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Lynn Fountain.
He is survived by his Daughters – Amanda Rae Fountain of Milan, GA, and Jessica Lynn Boutwell (Josh) of Eastman, GA; Grandchildren – Heidi Williams, Chloe Williams, Della Williams, and Presley Fountain; Mother – Sylvia Ann Wright Fountain of Eastman, GA; Sister – Lisa Fountain Burnham (Tommy) of Rhine, GA; Brothers – Stewart Fountain (Betty Ann) and Michael Fountain (Diane), both of Eastman, GA; Aunts and Uncles – Diane Warren (W.C.), Earl Fountain (Bertha), both of Alamo, GA, and Joyce Elliot of Eatonton, GA; Numerous nieces and nephews.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Sylvia Fountain, 61 W.P. Lowery Rd., Eastman, GA, and will receive friends in Lovely Grove Baptist Church from 10:00AM-11:00AM Wednesday, June 18 before services. In addition to flowers, the family request contributions to Faithful Hearts Animal Shelter, 77 Industrial Blvd., Eastman, GA 31023.