Larry E. Pharris, 77, of Austin, Arkansas passed away on January 20, 2026. Larry was a Christian man born on July 10, 1948 to the late Eldon and Eddie Deloris Pharris.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, two sons-in-law Matt Hammonds and Steve Elliott, two grandsons Jacob and Zach Hammonds.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sheroll; three children Cami Elliott Horn (Lonnie), Kim Hammonds (Dennis), and Larry Pharris Jr. (Deneva); bonus children Dana Smith and Marc Carver; one sister Cynthia Popp; brothers and sisters-in-law Mitch and Kaye Arnold, Jay and Pat Smith, and Gail Clayton; grandchildren Jon, Rashell, and Chelsea Hammonds, Kati and Tony Fleming, Alex and Haley Elliott, Tanner and Ashlyn Elliott, Larry E. Pharris III “Trace” and Hope Pharris, Cloe and Logan Kirkendoll, Andrew Frye, Autumn Perez, Christen and Michael Blythe; great-grandchildren Caleb, Aubrey, Colton, Bella, Aimslee, Jacob, Lauren, Addi, Kinley, Amory, Briley, Asher, Elli, Anni, Cooper, Savvy, Gatlin, Keaton, Steele, Kambree, Remi, Holynd, Lainey, Emmy, Garrett, Peyton, Ayden; as well as a host of nieces, nephews whom he loved as his own, and many friends.
Larry worked for Union Pacific and Amtrak from which he retired. To know Larry was to love Larry.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm with the funeral service starting at 2:00pm in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Burial to follow at Old Austin Cemetery.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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My heartfelt condolences to Sherroll and all of the Pharris family. Larry was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Sheroll, Kim, Cami and the rest of the family. Larry was such a kind man. Sherrill and Larry were willing to accept my kids and us as family. It takes a special kind of person to do that. He was always around to cheer on the boys when they played football. He truly will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
I could sit here all day and night and talk about how Uncle Larry was one of the few that hung the stars in the sky for soooo many of us! Heaven gained an amazing angel! I can see him up there just laughing away with my momma. To our family- I love you all so much and we are praying for you guys!
Prayers for all the family and friends. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of Jesus.
My deepest condolences to The Pharris Family!
My Prayers and thoughts are with you!
May The God of All Comfort comfort your hearts and send The Spirit of Comfort to rest upon you !
God Bless! 🙏🏾💔
Big Larry, I miss you already! Love you! You were a great man!
This is truly heart breaking. Larry was one of a kind for sure. Larry was loving father and husband and is someone that all of us younger men should strive to be like. I could talk for days and days about Larry and some of the best times in my life was when I stayed with Larry and Sherroll for a little while. The treated like family and I will forever be thankful to them in my heart. My condolences to all the Pharris Family .
Our hearts break for this family. He will be deeply missed by anyone who knew him. Hugs and prayers go out to you all.
I am so sorry Kim! Sending all of you lots of live and prayers!
Larry has been my friend for over 50 years. I love him and his beautiful family. He was the “Real Deal”! Till we meet again I will remember Larry making me laugh especially when he affectionately called me “Heffer”!!
My prayers to the family and friends , And my dear and wonderful friend I shall love you always
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