Jackson
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Memorial service, 1 pm, Sunday, Sept 22, 2024, St Luke UMC in Fondren.
Obituary
Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Airman and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on September 13, 2024 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Master Sergeant James Lawrence “Larry” Ambrose, age 63, who had served within the MSANG within the 172 CES, 172d Airlift Wing, has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Airman. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Airman has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Airman for Life”.
Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:
James Lawrence Ambrose, affectionally known as “Larry”, passed away at the Sonny Montgomery VA Hospital on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 63.
Born on May 17, 1961 in Ripley MS, he was the son of the late Marnell Ouida Wingo Ambrose and James Paul “Billy” Ambrose.
Larry, a most loving, loyal, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and godfather, is survived by his wife Cathy Pace Ambrose; daughter Brittney Henry; son James; grandchildren Baylie, Kaylin, Elijah, Makynlie, and Bo; sisters Debbie Parker, Susan Ambrose, and Mary Croft; godsons Anthony Santangelo, Sam Bishop, and James Cummins.
Larry served in the regular Air Force from 1981-1990. Between 1990 – 1993, he served as a Federal technician with the 173rd Air National Guard, and served at the Air National Guard from 1993 – 2002.
He served his Fondren community from 2003 – 2006 as President of the Fondren North Neighborhood Board, formerly Broadmeadow Neighborhood Board and also by volunteering at the Privette School in the aftercare program. He also, during this time period, received a Bachelor’s degree at Belhaven College.
He worked for a year as a 5th grade teacher at Boyd Elementary in 2007 and in 2008, worked as a Contract Analyst at State Aid Road Construction until his retirement in 2017.
The service will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Fondren, on September 22,2024. Family will receive friends from 12-1, with the service being held at 1:00.
All are welcome to attend.
Memorials May be sent to:
St. Luke’s UMC
621 Duling Street
Jackson, MS. 39216.