Larry C. Guinn

Larry C. Guinn obituary, Batesville, MS

Larry C. Guinn

Larry Guinn Obituary

Visit the Wells Funeral Home - Batesville website to view the full obituary.

Larry C. Guinn was born July 31, 1948 in San Antonio, TX to Donald F and Juanita H Guinn and died Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital Elder Care Facility in Charleston, MS, where he had received excellent care for the last 7 years. His passing was due to complications from stroke and Alzheimer's Disease.

The family will hold a gathering to celebration Larry's life from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Wells Funeral Home. All family and friends are invited to attend and enjoy this time remembering his kind soul and contribution to the Lord our Savior. 

Larry had various careers throughout his lifetime including banker, law enforcement officer, business manager, ordained minister, hospital chaplain and grief counselor. He worked with several funeral homes in the Rio Grande Valley of TX by releasing white doves at the interments.

Larry had a strong love for music, which began in his early years. He loved singing, and playing the accordion, and the harmonica.

Larry was a member of Water Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church.

As a pastor, his duties took him to live in many places in Texas from the Dallas Fort Worth area to Waco, to the Rio Grande Valley. Larry then retired and moved to Batesville in 2012.

Larry is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hastings Guinn of Batesville MS. and daughter, Laurie Huff (Christopher) of Yukon, OK; his brother, William D Guinn (Sue) of Keene, TX.; 2 nieces, one great niece, two great nephews and many cousins and friends.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Wells Funeral Home - Batesville

340 MS Highway 35 North, Batesville, MS 38606

Make a Donation
in Larry Guinn's name

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.

How to support Larry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Larry Guinn's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.