HAUN, Larry Pryor

Larry P. Haun, 81, passed away on December 24, 2022, surrounded by his wife and three children.

Larry was born on Dec. 16, 1941, in Chattanooga, Tn. to Hilda and Ross Haun. He graduated from Central High School in 1959 and went on to earn a BS degree in Engineering from Tennessee Technical University in 1963. Larry began his career in 1963 with Amoco Oil Company, which later provided him the opportunity to start his own business. In 1972 Larry and his family settled in La Fayette, Ga. where he formed Haun Petroleum, Inc. and over several years opened many convenience stores known as “Pit Stop”. They were located throughout Walker and surrounding counties in Georgia. Larry was an active member in his community including the La Fayette Lions Club, Walker County Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Oilmen’s Association.

Larry enjoyed boating and was an active member of the Chattanooga Yacht Club. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Larry was a very kind, generous and humble man. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle.

Larry is survived by his wife: Eileen, three children and their spouses: Paul and (Susan), Lisa and (John), Eric. two stepchildren and their spouses: Matt and (Jenny), Cece and (Andy), one brother and spouse: Lamar and (Jean), eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister-n-law, two nephews, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ross and Hilda, and his brother: James (Jimmy)

- ly requests that donations be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org in memory of Larry P. Haun.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cremation Center of Chattanooga.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”