Larry E. Vail, age 73, of Benton, formerly Malvern, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1952, in Little Rock, AR, the son of Levi and Helen Cripps Vail. Larry was a member of the U.S. Marine Corp and worked as a mechanic for Riggs and then Walmart for many years.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Teresa Denham; brother, Ed Vail; and numerous other relatives.

Left to cherish his memory, loving wife of 8 years, Carol Vail; children, Beth Welcher of Glen Rose, Laura Robbins (Keith) of Glen Rose, Richard Vail (Paige) of Central, Brittany Hobson (Kris) of Tull; mother of his children, Nancy Richardson of Rockport; sisters, Mary Caddy (David) Oak Grove, Dianna Williams of Malvern, Pat Mobley of Malvern, and Cindy Finney (Danny) of Malvern; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (https://www.cancer.org/)