THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, September 13, 1995 TAG: 9509120093
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close Up
LENGTH: Medium: 65 lines
Larry Sutton's hoping to hit a hole-in-one this fall.
An ace on the links would be nice. But what's on the avid golfer's mind right now is scoring a winner with this year's Neptune Festival.
Sutton is chairman of autumn gala, which is already under way and continues until Oct. 1.
It's a big job, but Sutton, a Beach resident for 25 years, is no stranger to community service. He's been active with the Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation, Virginia Beach Events Unlimited, the Boys and Girls Club of South Hampton Roads, the Virginia Beach Center for the Arts, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and more.
Full name: Lawrence L. Sutton.
Hometown: Hertford, N.C.
What brought you to the Beach? Employment with Anheuser-Busch.
Birthdate: Dec. 6, 1933.
Occupation: President of Hoffman Beverage Co.
Nickname: Larry.
Marital status: Married Carolyn.
Children: Denise, married to Dean Hurst and their son Drew, and Laura, married to Scott Burgess and their son Brian and daughter Lindsay.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Sleep late and a game of golf with Carolyn.
Last smart thing you did: My decision to join Hoffman Beverage Co.
Last dumb thing you did: Tried to attend three different functions on the same night.
Favorite meal: Carolyn's pot roast.
Favorite movies: Good westerns and ``Forrest Gump.''
Favorite song: ``Wind Beneath My Wings'' and most country.
Last book read: Read very little for entertainment. My reading consists of current affairs, sales and marketing information and sports magazines.
Hobbies: Golf, hunting and fishing.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Be more patient.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? After 39 years, changes are not possible.
Secret vice: Chocolate.
Favorite restaurant: All of them. They are my customers.
Your favorite night on the town: Dinner with Carolyn and friends and cold Anheuser-Busch beers.
Favorite TV shows: ``Jeopardy'' and sports.
Favorite sport: Golf.
Last vacation: Kingsmill, Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic - business and pleasure.
Pets: None. The children have enough for all of us.
Worst job: None. Enjoyed and gained experiences from each that is very beneficial in my current job.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Family, career and friends.
What would you like as your epitaph? Lived, worked and played hard. Now it is time to rest. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
by CNB