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Larry Hackney

Jul 2nd, 1942 - Dec 16th, 2021

     Larry Edward Hackney, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday night, December 16, 2021, at his home. 

     He was born July 2, 1942, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Arlie Edward and Selma Lenora (Erwin) Hackney.  He was united in marriage to Leona Mae Dow on June 25, 1961, and together they shared 59 wedding anniversaries until her death on March 10, 2021.

     Larry served in the Army during Vietnam.  He worked many years at Sparton Manufacturing and later retired from N.A.L.  He and Leona were charter members of First Southern Baptist Church where he served as trustee and usher.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Cardinal baseball fan.

     He is survived by two sons: Dustin (Heidi) Hackney of Brownsburg, Indiana, and Joel (Sarah) Hackney of Flora; 4 grandchildren: Aaron, Rachel, Makenna, and Carson Hackney; and a sister: Norma Mills of Flora.

     He was preceded in death by his parents: Arlie and Lenora Hackney, and wife: Leona Hackney.

     A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors.  Pastor Don Lusk Jr. will officiate.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service on Monday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church Youth and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com