Bennington, VT – Lawrence "Larry" F. Hollister Sr., 76, died Tuesday evening, September 1, 2015 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born September 17, 1938 in Bennington, VT the son of William F. and Belle Louise (Crosier) Hollister.

He grew up and attended school in Bennington. He left school at a very early age. Larry married Barbara Phillips in October of 1966. He first worked at Benmont Paper Company and then later at General Cable where he was employed for over twenty-five years. He retired from National Hanger Company.

Larry enjoyed riding his three wheeled bicycle out to his favorite fishing spot just outside of Bennington. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. He made a regular routine to stop in to his brother's appliance store and see how things were going. He also loved leaving special notes and messages at his sister's home and his daughter's car.

He was a former member of the old First Methodist Church in Bennington and currently attended the Harvest Christian Ministry Church also in Bennington.

He is survived by oldest daughter, Robin D. Hollister of Bennington, VT, a son, Lawrence F. Hollister, Jr. of Woodford, VT, daughter, Bertha E. Clayton of Pownal, VT, grandchildren, Nicholas Huynh, Vinh Huynh, Jayden Huynh, Todd Maddox, Jr., Gabriel Clayton and Gwen Clayton, brother, Phillip C. Hollister of Huntsville, Al, , sister, Kathleen Mary Hollister Best of Westbrook, Maine, brother, Kevin Dale Hollister of Bennington, VT as well as several nieces and nephews

A memorial service will be held Friday afternoon, September 4 at 3PM at the Capstone Baptist Church in North Bennington, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capstone Baptist Church, 1034 Water St, North Bennington, VT 05257