Larry Lively Obituary
Larry Clinton Lively passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1959 in North Little Rock, Arkansas and graduated from Ole Main High School. He and his wife, Patti, were married for over 42 years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Bobbye Lively and two nephews, Alex Lively and JB Lively.
He is survived by his wife Patti and daughters Cori Lively (Matt) ; Cameron Ferchand (Ed and Eli) ; two brothers ; Dow (Libby, Jay, Katie and Henry McAllister ; Rachel, Justin Avery and Nolan White) and Bobby (Marilyn, Matthew, Rocklin Tynslie Lively and Max Castillo).
Larry worked in residential construction in the Greers Ferry/Heber Springs area and had a strong work community. He was known as an "original" in the family with opposition to most conventional ideas. Larry had a quick wit and a great sense of humor that we all enjoyed. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and work community.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kelly Davis for her compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements have been made by Smith Family Funeral Homes in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
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1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114
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