10/15/2026
Larry Glenn George was a man of conviction, unwavering loyalty, as well as a husband and father whose love was measured not in words, but in action for those who needed him.
To many, he was Pastor George. To others, he was a friend, a mentor, or a helping hand in a time of need. But to his family, he was something even greater: he was Dad and he was Poppy.
Larry George, born in 1945 to Herschel and Nellie George, passed peacefully from this life on October 14, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured in years, possessions, or accomplishments, but in the countless lives made better simply because he was part of them.
As a young man, he broke wild horses brought in from the American West. The work was hard, dangerous, and unforgiving, leaving scars that would tell stories for the rest of his life. Later, he worked in construction on significant projects, including the Mississippi River Levee System, Wilbur D. Mills Dam, and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. His hands helped build structures designed to withstand the test of time. But eventually, those same strong, weathered hands would open a Bible and begin building something even more lasting.
For 25 years, Larry faithfully served as an assistant pastor and pastor in numerous Arkansas communities, including Trumann, Greers Ferry, McGehee, and Bellefonte. He ministered not only with scripture, but with kindness, humility, and by example. Although he medically retired from formal ministry in 1996, he never retired from caring for people.
Of all the things Larry accomplished, none meant more to him than the family he built with his beloved wife, Marietta Beth. Their marriage was a testament to a love that endured through joy, hardship, sickness, and sorrow. As a father and grandfather, Larry was the kind of man who quietly offered guidance and showed up always. He loved sitting in his recliner, surrounded by the family he loved, watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren talk and play. Taking it all in with his heart as full as a man’s heart can be, he would always say the words his family will never forget: “This is really living!”
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marietta Beth George; his daughter, Angela Gail George; his great-grandchild, Eli Head; his parents, Herschel and Nellie George and six siblings.
Those he leaves behind are his children: daughter, Lori Beth George Shields and his son, Larry Jason George (Denise); four grandchildren: Bethani Nicole Head (Trent), Joshua Jordan Shields (Tonya), Morgan Alexandria Shields, and Regan Mickell Harrison (David); and six great-grandchildren: Isaac Wade Head, Madison Nicole Head, Evelyn Joy Shields, Riverlyn Kate Shields, Annalyn Claire Shields, and Halle Mickell Harrison.
Visitation start at 10:00 AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. Rev. Jordan Shields and Rev. David Harrison will officiate. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers include Samuel Smith, Preston Wigginton, Tim Wilson, Kennard Sheppard, Jonathan Burris, Isaac Head, Trent Head, David Harrison, and Jordan Shields. Honorary pallbearers include Jamison Foster, Kenny Bartle, Gerald Smith, and Vance Smith.
