Larry Gene 'Big Lar' Moore

Mr. Larry Gene "Big Lar" Moore gave up his battle with heart disease Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, while in St. Bernards Hospital In Jonesboro, at age 60. He was born and lived in Blytheville until 2004 when he fulfilled his dream and moved to Hardy. He had recently moved to Jonesboro due to his failing health and to be closer to his son.

He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Moore; and his brothers, Donnie and Ricky Moore.

He leaves his wife, Jeannette;

A son and daughter-in-law, James and Emily Moore of Jonesboro;

His adopted daughter, Christy Jo Lumpkins and family of Stanton, Ky.;

A granddaughter and grandson, Jasmine Lynea and Dylan Gene Moore of Lake of the Hills, Ill.;

His mother, Alline Tippitt of Blytheville

His sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Hugh Decker of Blytheville and Carolyn and Jim Bohannon of Heber Springs;

His brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Debbie Moore of Ash Flat; and

Many very special nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at Emerson Memorial Chapel at p.m. Burial will be private. www.emersonfuneralhome.com