January 20, 1950 - March 22, 2024
Larry Earnheart, 74, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024.
He was born January 20, 1950 in Batesville, Arkansas to Robert ''Bob'' Earnheart and Marie Tosh Earnheart.
Larry was of the Methodist faith. He was a graduate of Batesville High School's Class of 1967. He worked as a Lab Tech for several years at Rebsamen Medical Center in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Larry was strong willed and a bit reclusive he wasn't known as a social butterfly. He loved all of his family pets. Larry was very creative and enjoyed working with stained glass, tinkering with computers, and loved astronomy and spent many hours at his large telescope. He loved all genres of music and enjoyed playing guitar, dulcimer, and banjo. He enjoyed watching movies, the Beverly Hillbillies and Razorback Basketball and Football. Larry loved the outdoors from gardening to camping and boating; he was also a great cook and loved to grill steaks and make oyster stew.
Survivors include his son, Michael Earnheart (Stefanie) of Farmington; three grandchildren, Madison Earnheart, Shelby Earnheart, and Bryce Earnheart; sister, Linda Hidy (David) of Batesville; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Simone Earnheart; and two brothers Sammy Earnheart and Robert Earnheart.
Graveside services will begin at 10:00am Friday, March 29, 2024 at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Glenn Pettis officiating.
Memorials may be made in his honor to UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 449 Jack Stephens Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205, Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202, Susan G. Komen Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
I've belatedly learned of Larry's death.
He was a great friend, neighbor, and classmate at BHS in the mid 1960's.
I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to renew our friendship at our 50th high school reunion.
I have such wonderful memories of playing touch football in the backyard of his parents house along with several of our mutual friends.
Larry was a quiet but steadfast friend.
My family's deepest condolences to Larry's son, grandchildren, and to his sister Linda.
Ron (&Mary) Ford Fayetteville, AR
Becky (&Dan) Doster Tucker, GA
Robert Ford, Jr. Tucker, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Fond memories of Larry when Daddy would bring us to visit you guys in Batesville. So sad he’s gone but know he’s in a better place now.
It’s hard to lose a little brother. My heart aches. We have long standing obligations at oaklawn for Arkansas derby weekend. My heart will be with you and I’ll do a cancer facility contribution for Larry early next week
I was saddened to read of Larry's passing. As a fellow classmate from the BHS Class of 1967, I remember Larry fondly. Unfortunately, after high school our paths went separate ways and we lost contact.
It's my prayer that Larry's immediate and extended family find some peace knowing the great life he had and the knowledge the he was a Christian first and a good family man. Heaven has certainly gained a great soul, while he's friends and family mourn a his loss.
Larry’s star is shining brightly down from heaven. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Fondly remember Larry in our class of 1967. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Our condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss . Prayers for all .