Larry James Madar

Larry James Madar, age 63, died an untimely death Friday, June 1, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Medical Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He was a self-employed carpenter/painter doing remodel work on homes and offices throughout the Lonoke/Prairie County Areas. Larry was born June 10, 1948, at VanDuyn Clinic in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the firstborn of six children to John J. and Lorraine (Duch) Madar. Larry attended Catholic School at Slovac, Arkansas and entered Carlisle High School in eighth grade, and was a 1969 graduate of Carlisle High School. On Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1970, he married his wife, Joyce Hill Madar, of 41 years of marriage. To this union was born one child, Melody Madar Abernathy, seven years after their marriage. Melody was his pride and joy and he was a #1 daddy to her. Larry was a member of the Army National Guard-Hazen and Stuttgart units from 1969-1977. His rank was E-6. In his younger years, Larry was an avid hunter. He loved duck hunting-duck hunting with a gun and bow. Fishing was also his hobby. Larry worked long, hard hours from an early age until his death, in early years farming until he learned carpentry alongside his father-in-law and worked for local carpenter unions throughout Little Rock, AR, where he learned his talent. Larry earned the title of Pop on March 16, 2008, when his only grandchild, William Grant Abernathy was born. His cheery disposition radiated at the mention of Will s name, and he loved being #1 Pop. Larry was always willing to help others whenever he could. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 6, at 3 pm at First Baptist Church, Cumming, GA, conducted by Dr. Robert Jolly with burial at Sawnee View Gardens. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at First Baptist Cumming. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Larry to honor Will Abernathy at www.beatnb.org/donate.