of Little Rock, AR
April 5, 1938 - August 5, 2025
Larry Duane Bixler, age 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 5, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1938, in Alva, Oklahoma, to Lawrence Clayton Bixler and Johnnie Juanita (Seaman) Bixler.
Larry grew up on a 160-acre farm in Carrier, Oklahoma, and was one of just thirteen students to graduate from Carrier High School in 1956. An active member of Future Farmers of America, he proudly raised prize-winning Berkshire sows that won at the Kansas City Royal Livestock Show. He went on to attend Oklahoma A&M, now known as Oklahoma State University, in Stillwater.
His professional career began at Hackney Steel, followed by a long tenure with Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG), where he worked from 1958 to 1981. In 1972, he transferred from Enid, Oklahoma, to Little Rock, Arkansas, as a store manager, playing a key role in the construction of the current PPG location on Cantrell Road.
In 1981, Larry founded National Solutions, serving as its CEO and establishing himself as a visionary in the wallcovering industry. His legacy of leadership and innovation spans over four decades and three generations of family.
Larry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pat Bixler; his children, Michael Bixler (Sherri) and Shelly Bixler; his grandchildren, Katie Kerr (Dalton) and Jason McLeod Kidder (Dana); and his great-grandchildren, Kodi and Maeve Kidder.
He is also survived by his siblings: Lloyd Bixler (Peggy) of Enid, OK; John Bixler (Karen) of Lake Wales, FL; and Maribeth Bixler-Jones (Ray) of Tallahassee, FL. He was preceded in death by his sister, Vicky Jordan.
Larry (aka Poppy) loved spending time boating and camping with his family at Lake Ouachita, and was an avid, if not always successful, fisherman. A farmer at heart, he was also a devoted friend, gifted storyteller, and beloved source of humor. His laughter and kindness made everyone feel like family.
Larry was truly one of a kind...
Visitation will be 6:00pm until 8:00pm, Friday, August 8, 2025, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be 10:30am, Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home with burial to follow in Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas.
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13 Condolence(s)
Kimberly parker
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Rest in peace uncle Larry. Love you 😍
Jim Irwin
Monday, August 11, 2025
Pat, Judy and I were so sorry to read about Larry. I don't have your personal phone number, so I'm sending this message to let you know we are thinking of you.
Larry was a great guy. I enjoyed hearing him tell stories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
JIm Irwin
LaTrisia Kinney Heard
Monday, August 11, 2025
Larry, We were the first 2 grandchildren in the Bixler family….When you were an infant Your Dad, Lawrence, took you on a pillow in the truck to visit your Granma & Granpa Bixler who lived on a farm close by!! He was so proud of you!! My mother, Letha,was Lawrence's sister. She married Roy Kinney & we lived in Seiling, Ok at that time. I was 4 years older than you! We stayed in touch thru the years!! I was so proud of you & your family & all your success!! Rest in Peace, Larry you did a great job!!
Bob Donnelle
Sunday, August 10, 2025
I have fond and respectful memories of Larry through our wallcoverings business association. He was a first class gentleman.
My condolences to the Bixler family.
Ashley Patrick
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Larry was always do kind. My condolences to his family and friends as they grieve his passing.
Ashley Patrick
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Larry was always do kind. My condolences to his family and friends as they grieve his passing.
Herb and Jeanine Elliott
Friday, August 8, 2025
Larry was a great person , a loving person, a fun person and a great cousin
He will be missed always
TIM (COACH) HALL EVERETT GMC
Friday, August 8, 2025
WE LOST A GEM BUT HEAVEN GOT A GOOD SOUL-I HAVE NOTHING BUT REPECT FOR THIS MAN AND THE WAY HE LIVED HIS LIFE-HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND SOMEONE I LOVED TO VISIT WITH -THERE IS ONLY ONE LIKE HIM AND MY LIFE IS BETTER FOR KNOWING HIM
Howard & Ruth Bauman
Thursday, August 7, 2025
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss, and also celebrate the life well lived of Larry.
Amy Wood-Lee
Thursday, August 7, 2025
You have been apart of my life as long as I can remember. My family and the Wood Painting Company family will miss you tremendously.
Scott & Jeanette Davies
Thursday, August 7, 2025
To All,
Oh man, where do you start Thanks for the memories! May the Lord bless & keep you all!
Scott & Jeanette
Ginney Pumphrey
Thursday, August 7, 2025
I worked with Larry at Pittsburgh Paint. I'm sorry for your loss.
Ms. Beatrice, Michele, Russ, Tammy , & Rafe Brown
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
PRAYING FOR THIS SPECIAL FAMILY IN THE DAYS AHEAD AS YOU TRY TO ADJUST TO LIFE WITHOUT YOUR LOVED ONE!! WE LOVE Y'all ❤️!!