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Larry Randal Head, 78, of Rose Bud, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1948 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Jack and Rene (Hartsell) Head.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Head; daughter, Tommisina Johnston; son, Clark Head (Gina); grandchildren Takoda Johnston, Tucker Head and Ian Christian. Siblings June Wood, Terry Head, Jackie Head, many extended family members and a host of friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Rene Head, brothers Kenneth and Darrell Head.
Larry resided in Rose Bud until 1957 when he moved with his family to Chelan Falls in Washington State. He graduated from Chelan High School in 1966. He met Mary (Mills) on New Years Day of 1967 and married December 13, 1967.
Larry enlisted in the Air Force in 1967. He was stationed at Hahn Air Base in Germany where his wife Mary joined him and their daughter Tommisina was born. In 1970, he was stationed at Charleston, South Carolina where his son Clark was born. He was released from active duty on July 16, 1971 as a Staff Sergeant. After leaving the Air Force the family returned to Washington State, residing in Yakima.
Members of the Head family returned to Rose Bud in 1972, including his family, parents and brothers. Larry and Mary purchased their first home on Crockett Road and eventually purchased their family farm on Wortham Road in Rose Bud.
Larry joined his brother Darrell at Head Floor Covering in 1973 where they ran the business together for 20 years. In 1993, he joined the Engineering Department at White County Hospital working for 20 years, retiring in 2013.
During his life in Rose Bud, Larry was a farmer and cattleman. His hobby was working with his hands creating and fabricating including woodworking and carpentry. He gained true enjoyment in projects with and for his family.
Larry became a member of Mt. Bethel FWB Church in Rose Bud on October 22, 1975. He served as a trustee for many years. He loved God, enjoyed serving, fellowshipping and worshiping with his church family.
Visitation will be at Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Mt. Bethel Cemetery. Searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
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