Larry Harrah

Larry Harrah obituary

Larry Harrah

Larry Harrah Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collier Funeral Home - Benton on Jan. 27, 2026.
Larry Charles Harrah was born March 5, 1947 in Dinubi, California to Elmer James and Norene Harrah.

On July 6, 1993 Larry and Sandra were united in marriage in Dyersburg, Tennessee

Larry leaves 5 children: Kathy Winn, Chris Harrah, Katie Wooding, Zadonna Harrah and son Larry Charles Harrah, jr and his wife Kristie. He has 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Kitty Bates.

Larry began working as a crane operator for an Iowa railroad at the age of 17, and continued as a Certified Crane Operator until his retirement in May 2018.

Larry loved fishing, finding good items for resale and going to his favorite casinos. He loved his cowboy boots, hats and most of all restoring Ford Mustangs.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Briensburg Church of Christ, 2349 Benton-Briensburg Road, Benton, KY 42025.

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