He was employed for 55 years with the International Union of Operating Engineers through Locals 302 and 49 as an operator and also held multiple other supervisory positions. He was a United States Navy Veteran, a 32nd degree Mason where he was a member of Mill Creek Lodge in Herbine, and a member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church of Rye. Larry had an infectious personality and sense of humor that always entertained his family and friends along with a passion for deer hunting and crappie fishing. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Taylor Eubanks; and a son, Larry Wayne Nixon.
His survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Donna McKinney Taylor of Rye; five sons, Scott Taylor and wife Frances and Jamie Taylor and wife Shirley all of Warren, Shannon Taylor of Little Rock, Timmy Jolley and wife Phyllis of the Valley community, and Shannon Shelby and wife Janell of Aberdeen, WA; two daughters, Katlin Taylor Nichols and husband Derrick of Rye and Denise Wilson; his sister, Jean Forrest of Rye; eighteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial in Union Cemetery in Rye. Family visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(19)
Lee Savage
Monroe, LA Tuesday, October 22, 2019 So sorry to here of Larry’s passing. Condolences to the entire family. Fond remembrances of past times.Hunter, Shirley
Oracle Arizona, TX Sunday, October 20, 2019 Dear Donna, Kaitlyn and family — David and I send our thoughts and prayers to you in remembrance of Larry and his zest for life.David Wright
Rye, AR Sunday, October 20, 2019 In my heart and in my prayers may God give you peace and comfortLisa Curry Tooke
Lake Charles, LA Sunday, October 20, 2019 Donna, I continue to pray as I have been praying for you and your family, to be filled with peace and strength.“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26
Bart Langford
Hot Springs Village, AR Saturday, October 19, 2019 Scott and family, I am sure sorry about Larry's passing.. He sure made a great impression on all he met. My life was made better by having met and worked with him for those years at the woodyard.You all are in my prayers... Bart Langford
Janet Johnson
Ethel, LA Saturday, October 19, 2019 So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all who knew him.Ricky and Michelle Burton
, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 Can remember the younger days of working on pipeline with you boy was those days crazy. You will be missed hate we did not work together in our older age rest in peace buddy.Brenda Burns
Pine bluff, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 Donna, I am sorry to hear about Larry. I will keep your family in my prayers.Tish Prescott
Rison, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 I’m so sorry for your loss. I love you all and if you need anything please let me know. May God wrap his arms around all of you and hold you close during this time.Sonya Curry
Uncasville, CT Friday, October 18, 2019 Donna, I'm so sorry for your loss my condolences for you and your familySherri Jones/ Deloris
Rison, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 Prayers for you all. So sorry for your loss. He was a good man & will be missed by all that knew him. We love all of you & will hold you in our hearts.Christeen Curry
Conway,, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 Donna, Kaitlin and family I am sorry to hear about Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love youPolly Redmond
Rison, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 Our deepest sympathies. May God keep you close during this time of sorrowRay and Polly Redmond and the Redmond family.
Norman & Sandra Word
Warren, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 We both loved our friend and neighbor! What a kind sweet man! Anyone that knew him, loved him! He will be missed by many!!!!!Fly high Larry......Jennifer Calamia
Aztec, NM Friday, October 18, 2019 I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I love you, Mrs. Donna.Robin Johnson
Monticello, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 prayers for the entire familyRobin Johnson & Family
Nancy Davis
Decatur, AL Friday, October 18, 2019 Donna I am so very sorry for your loss many Thoughts and Prayers for you my precious cousin and friend.Wayne & Lummye Courson
, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed working with Larry.Danny and Brenda Adair
Warren, AR Friday, October 18, 2019 Love and prayers! Sure will miss our brother-in-law.Go Rest High On That Mountain 🙏