Larry Harold Ives

Larry Harold Ives, 64, of Mountain Home and Wheatley, Arkansas, passed away November 15, 2017 in Mountain Home. Larry was born August 21, 1953 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Harold and Marilu Ives. Larry was a lifelong farmer. Larry along with his twin brother, Garry have continued a family tradition started by their father of farming and managing the family farms. Larry loved to fish and hunt with his family and friends. Larry is survived by his wife, Michele Staten Ives; his children, Jennifer Ives Baugh (Chris), Jacqueline Ives Fowler and Clint Butcher (Machelle); his grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth, Liam, Henry and John Thomas Baugh and Kylie, Zach, Micah and Lilly Butcher; his father, Harold Ives; his twin brother, Garry Ives; brother, Tommy Ives and sister, Sharon Dickson. He is predeceased by his mother, Marilu Ives. Larry was a devoted father and grandfather. He enjoyed traveling on vacations with his family. Larry never hesitated to take on a challenge and was a problem solver who always looked to find the best way to achieve results so that everyone won. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him. Memorial service will be held at 5 pm on Saturday, November 18th, First United Methodist Church in Brinkley. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock 72205; Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or charity of donor's choice. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.