Lawrence Allen Cohan

Larry’s faith, wife, family and friends mattered the most. He was a man of integrity, a role model, devoted, patient, considerate, had a great sense of humor and was always proud of his family. His ten grandchildren describe him as: “steadfast, sincere, witty, loyal, fun-loving, blessed, dependable, wise, funny, and athletic.” He was a man who easily earned the respect from those fortunate to be in his life .

Larry’s love for sports was everlasting. He was especially passionate about basketball and golf. He was a star athlete growing up, and in high school lettered in football, track and basketball. He was voted State of Kansas Basketball Player of the Year in 1961 and went on to play basketball in college. He continued playing in various leagues, including Knights of Columbus, until his 50’s. He picked up the golf club when he hung up his high-tops and continued playing golf until shortly before his death. He looked forward to organizing an Annual Family Golf Tournament over the past 20 years. No doubt he is in heaven shooting hoops, hitting the links and reuniting with his parents.

Born in Herington, Kansas on July 9, 1943, he was the son of the late Donald and Mary Elizabeth Cohan. Larry, the second of four children, was raised in Kansas and graduated from Bonner Springs High School in Bonner Springs, Kansas in 1961. He attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1965. Larry was active in Beta Theta Pi fraternity and a member of the basketball team.

In February 1966, Larry joined the Army National Guard and served for six years until being honorably discharged as a Specialist E5 in January 1971. He was assigned to the Kansas National Guard, Kansas City, KS; Georgia National Guard, Atlanta, GA and United States Army Reserve, Bartlesville, OK.

Larry worked in both the manufacturing and banking industries for 38 years, retiring as a Senior Vice President from SouthTrust Bank in January 2005 at age 61. He was a former member of EastPay, Richmond, VA; Alabama ACH Association, Birmingham, AL; the Better Business Bureau, Nashville, TN and the Association for Financial Professionals.

Larry enjoyed being a member of Chattahoochee Country Club for many years. He was a member of the Chattahoochee Men’s Golf Association and Northeast Georgia Senior Men’s Golf Association. After surviving colon cancer in 2005, he volunteered at the American Cancer Society in Gainesville. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Flowery Branch, GA.

Larry married Pamela Louise Grigsby in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware on August 2, 1975. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Pamela, and four daughters: Laura Chambers of Spring Hill, TN; Julie Lynch (Tommy) of Franklin, TN; Jenny Beauchamp (Todd) of Atlanta, GA and Christy Dennison (Mike) of Austin, TX. He is also survived by his older brother, Paul Cohan (Joye) of Herington, KS; younger brother Phillip Cohan (Janice) of Overland Park, KS and younger sister Donna Cummings (Joe) of Overland Park, KS. Other survivors include grandchildren: Taylor Chambers, Riley Chambers, Dylan Chambers, Courtney Tate (Will), Ashley Lynch, Casey Lynch, Davis Beauchamp, Leah Beauchamp, Connor Dennison, Margaret Dennison and great-grandchild Zane Cobb.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on May 1, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta, GA. A reception will immediately follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry Cohan’s memory to the American Cancer Society of Atlanta, P.O. Box 1685, Atlanta, GA 30301 or online at www.cancer.org/donate and to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501 or online at www.nghs.com/foundation/donate.