Larry Richey

Larry Richey, 71 went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2022 and was born December 5, 1950 to his parents, Lester and Ruby Gaines Richey. He resided in Sherwood, Arkansas but was originally from Walnut Ridge (Richwoods Community). He worked at UPS for over 40 years and received numerous safety awards. He drove 4.5 million miles in his career as a UPS driver. If he were an astronaut he would have traveled to the moon and back more than 9 times. He enjoyed his 9 years of retirement and quality time with his grandkids. He was a man of few words but impacted so many lives.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Teresa, brother, Don Richey (Annette); his daughter Kim Hicks (Johnny) grandchildren Madison Lemmons, Carter Hicks and daughter Britney Hardin. He is predeceased in death by his sister, Wilda  (Terry Joe) Pulliam; his parents, Lester and Ruby Richey, and his stepson John Hardin. He is loved and will be missed by his extended family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Ron Lewis, Rick Harrell, Ralph Spears, Billy Fischer, Aaron Richey, Michael Richey, and Don Richey (honorary).

We request that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Carti by mail at CARTI Foundation, P.O. Box 55011, Little Rock, AR 72215 or donate online at https://carti.ejoinme.org/donate.

Visitation will be held at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home March 10, 2022 at 5:00 – 6:00 PM. Funeral will be March 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM at the funeral home. Followed by a procession and graveside service at Rest Hills Memorial Park, Sherwood AR.

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.--