- Thomas Larry Harkleroad, 78, Kingsport, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was a native of Washington County and the son of the late Tom and Pearl Snodgrass Harkleroad.
Larry was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He worked for over 50 years in the grocery industry at Giant Food Markets, Food Lion, and retired Director of produce from Food City. Larry enjoyed working and fishing, especially in Bass Tournaments.
Those left to cherish Larry’s memory include his wife of sixty years, Barbara White Harkleroad; daughter, Deborah Haynes; grandchildren, Jon Robbins and his wife Lindsey, Jessica Craddock and her husband Kyle; great-grandchildren, McKenna and Nathaniel Robbins, and Carter Craddock; one brother, J.L Harkleroad; two sisters, Mary Lee Hill and Phyillis Chase; several nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends to share memories on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 5:00 PM until a Celebration of Larry’s Life at 7:00 PM in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, Johnson City with Pastor Ron Lee officiating. A Committal Service and entombment will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will include Mike Tipton, Mike Barbee, Mike Barbour, Randy Edens, Ralph Buchanan, Joel Bowman, Timmy Mitchel, and Mitch Murphy. Honorary pallbearers will include Larry Laguardia and Danny Helton.
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