Larry D. Heath

Larry D. Heath, 55, of Bay, died Sunday at his home of natural causes.

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mr. Heath lived most of his life in the Jonesboro-Bay area. He was a Life Skills Trainer at the Jonesboro Human Development Center and was a member of the South Ridge General Baptist Church of Jonesboro.

Larry was a U.S. Army veteran, serving 13 years of active duty with 2 tours of Vietnam.

Survivors include:

His Parents: Bob and Flo Heath of Jonesboro;

2 Sons: Michael Dean Heath, and Bobby Dean Heath, both of Kileen, Texas;

2 Brothers: Robert Heath of LaPorte, Texas, and Jimbo Heath of Jonesboro;

2 Sisters: Sandra Hamby, and Angie Hillis, both of Jonesboro;

2 Grandchildren: Michael Dean Heath, II, and Christian Heath, both of Kileen;

4 Nieces, 5 Nephews, 2 Great Nieces, and 3 Great Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at Emerson Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro with Rev. Darrell Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers include: Forrest Steele, Bobby Warren, Bob Partain, Walter Towne, Maurice Oliver and Donnie Hatcher.

Honorary pallbearers include: Clarence Jeffery and Djuan Hollowell.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 at Emerson Funeral Home.

On Tuesday, from 9-5 and prior to visitation, the family will gather at South Ridge General Baptist Church, 3301 Colony Drive, to receive friends.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to South Ridge General Baptist Church, 3301 Colony Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72404.

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