Laurence "Larry" Elwood Hacker
Mar 11, 1943 - Jan 31st, 2024- Birth Date: Mar 11, 1943
- Death Date: Jan 31, 2024
- Funeral Date: Feb 5, 2024, 2:00 pm
- Location: Ruebel Funeral Home, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Biography: Laurence “Larry” Elwood Hacker passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the age of 80.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 11, 1943. While growing up with his family, he lived all over the United States, including Ogden, Utah; Denver, Colorado; Tucson, Arizona; and Bakersfield, California, finally ending in Little Rock. A graphic designer and salesman by trade, he was also a model airplane enthusiast, a gunsmith and antique gun collector, a one-time motorcycle owner, and was very involved in the political scene in Saline County, Arkansas - and he loved to speak about any and all of these things with anyone who would listen (willingly or otherwise). Married for 59 years as of January 25, Larry was endlessly devoted to his bride Jenny (his “angel”). He began showing this devotion on their first date, as he poured his drink into his lap looking at his watch to tell her the time.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Hacker, and his father Ureal “Al” Hacker. He is survived by his wife Jenna, his sisters Sharon (Russ) McKenzie of Ozark, MO, and Beverly Post of Brookfield, MO, sister-in-law Donna Johnson, brother-in-law Dick (Janet) Plunkett; his children Brett Hacker and Laura (Tom) Fillingim, both of Nashville, TN; grandchildren Clinton (Jane) Fillingim of Nashville, Rachel Hacker of Denver, CO, and Kyle Hacker, Ryan Hacker, and Molly Hacker, all of Nashville; and great-grandson Hudson Fillingim of Nashville.
The visitation will be held Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 1:00PM at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W Markham St in Little Rock, followed by the service at 2:00PM. All friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tulip Grove Baptist Church (Missions), 563 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com
I’m saddened to hear about your dad’s passing. I know the loss is heartbreaking. What a great legacy he leaves. Keeping you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. ❤️
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.
Shannon
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