Larry Lee VanHorn

August 14, 1948 - July 23, 2021

Larry Lee VanHorn, 72, of Floral, died Friday, July 23, 2021 in Batesville. He was born August 14, 1948 in Bradford a son of the late Russell Lee and Betty Sue (McCall) VanHorn. Larry was a retired, self-employed, master brick layer and very talented builder. He was known for his quality workmanship and attention to detail. He had a love for raising and showing walking horses and had won numerous awards through the years. A very dedicated family man, Larry loved babies and they all loved him back. Larry was a decorated Army veteran having served in Vietnam. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation and he was an expert marksman and awarded the Sharpshooter Badge. He is survived by his wife, Shirley VanHorn; 5 children, Danna Lynn Reynolds, Rusty Lee VanHorn, Nikki Marie VanHorn, Nina Lee VanHorn and Isaac Lee VanHorn; 6 siblings, James Terry VanHorn, Mary Sue Morrow (John), Danny Gene VanHorn (Pamela), Juanita Kay Litaker, John Glynn Polston and Joan Lynn Boatright (Patrick); 5 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sharon VanHorn; aunts and uncles, Shirley Turner and Ruth Leo (Bob) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and a wealth of friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Daniel VanHorn; grandparents, Lakey Mae and Lloyd Mack McCall; aunts and uncles, Lakey Lou Dean Mansfield, James Mansfield, Juanita Belle McCall, Thomas Mack McCall and Martha McCall. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Petit officiating. Visitation will be held prior to services, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment, with military honors, will follow in the Smith Cemetery at Bradford. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob - Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.