Larry Gene Ballard

of Marked Tree, AR

April 16, 1941 - April 20, 2025

Larry Gene Ballard, 84, of Marked Tree, AR, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro, AR. He was born on April 16, 1941, in Tyronza, AR, to T.C. and Era (Walton) Ballard. Larry worked in the farming industry most of his life, and at Midsouth Manufacturing in Marked Tree until his retirement, when he devoted his time to flea marketing with his wife Sophie. He was a member of the Upper Room Apostolic Church in Tyronza.

Larry is preceded in death by loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Sophie, his parents, a brother, Wilford Ballard, and a sister Wilma Wood.

Left to remember Larry are his daughter, Peggy (George) Morgan; grandchildren Ivy Sellers and Victoria (Tanner) Price; great grandchildren Brennyn, Tinsley, and Traceton; and many friends, neighbors, and loved ones.

Funeral services will begin at 3pm on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Upper Room Apostolic Church (164 S. Main St. Tyronza, AR) with Bro. Dewayne Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Potters Cemetery in Lepanto, AR.

Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1pm.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Timmy Ballard, Terry Ballard, Joey Wood, Ricky Wood, Curtis Wood, and Tanner Price.

Arrangements are under the care of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Service Information
Visitation
Upper Room Apostolic Church
164 S. Main St.
Tyronza,  AR 72386
4/25/2025 at 1-3pm
Service
Funeral
Upper Room Apostolic Church
164 S. Main St.
Tyronza,  AR 72386
4/25/2025 at 3pm

Cemetery/Interment
Potters Cemetery
Lepanto
Lepanto, AR 72354
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com