Larry Wilson Barner

Larry Wilson Barner obituary, Fordyce, AR

Larry Wilson Barner

Larry Barner Obituary

Visit the Benton Funeral Home - Bearden website to view the full obituary.
Larry Wilson Barner, age 61 of Bearden died Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. He was born March 3, 1964 in Fordyce, Arkansas. Larry worked for Anthony Timberlands for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Wilson Barner and Martha Wheeler Barner; and one niece. Brooke Barner. He is survived by three sons, Blake Barner, Brian Barner and Brady Barner all of Bearden; one brother, Gary (Kelly) Barner of Bearden; aunt, Mamie "Top" Wheeler of Bearden; two grandchildren, Caden and Logan Barner of Fordyce.
Visitation will be Sunday 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at Salem Cemetery with Rev. Mark Wheeler and Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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Benton Funeral Home - Bearden

843 N. Cedar, Bearden, AR 71720

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