James “Spiz” R. Larrick, Jr.

Date of Death: September 24, 2024

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James R. Larrick, Jr., 68 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center.

James was born in 1955 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late James R. Larrick, Sr. and Jane Cather Larrick. He graduated from John Handley High School, Class of 1974. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1978 from the University of Virgina and then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Washington and Lee School of Law in 1981. James retired as an Attorney from the Winchester Law Group.

He is survived by his stepmother, JoAnn Larrick, sister, Gayle Whetzel (Bill); stepsisters, Leigh Ann Whitacre (Lee), Betsy Burns (Steve); nieces, Jenna and Laurie and nephews, Nathan, Robby and Peter; step nieces and step nephews, Andrew Burns, Alex Burns, Logan Whitacre, Kaye Whitacre and Christian Whitacre and brother-in-law, Robert Moot.

Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by his sister, Lindy Moot.

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James R. Larrick, Jr., 68 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center. James was born in 1955 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late James R. Larrick, Sr. and Jane Cather Larrick. He graduated from John Handley High School, Class of 1974. He earnedContinue Reading

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Spiz and I also attended UVA together, where we were in Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. I new him best, however, from when I lived in Winchester from 1983 to 1986. Spiz welcomed me to his town and introduced me to his many friends. We had a lot of good times together. He, along with Jeff and Pat Hester, helped me found a non-profit organization to teach parenting skills to abusive parents. He was court-appointed council in a capital murder case, for which he gave everything he had in a losing cause. Spiz was a great friend when I really needed one. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Spiz and I attended the University of Virginia together. He was a member of my 1974 pledge class in the Psi Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, and so both a friend and a fraternity brother to me. We shared many happy experiences during our UVA years. Spiz went on to attend Washington and Lee University Law School, as had his father and grandfather before him. He practiced law for many years in Winchester and its surrounding region. Spiz was an excellent attorney and in so doing served his community well. In high school he played the tight end position, and by reputation was one of the best "possession receivers" ever to play football at Handley High School. Spiz was highly intelligent, generous to others and fun to be around. Along with the Phi Sig brotherhood and members of his community, I will miss Spiz always. To his family, my wife and I offer our sincerest condolences. Norman Thomas

My condolences to his family. I had great respect for Spiz.

I met Spiz back in 1990's. He was so kind to me and helped both myself and my son. I was so sad to learn of his passing. But, I know his kindnesses will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to his family.

Many years ago, I worked at The Law Firm Larrick, Larrick and Drown. Although I worked primarily for Jamie Drown, I got to know Spiz, which was a pleasure. I found him to be very intelligent, kind hearted and generous. May God's love and peace comfort you in this season of sorrow. Sharon Martin

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Gayle , So sad to hear of Spiz's passing. Its been quit some time since i've seen him. I didn't realize till i read his obit that Lindy had passed. I often think of all of us as kids playing on Cecil St. Didn't you have a little dog, Puddles ? Such fond memories. Prayers to you. Steve

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