of Plumerville, AR
December 15, 1945 - December 5, 2025
John Larry Kellar of Plumerville, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 in Conway, AR. He was born on December 15, 1945 in Morrilton, AR to John Ralph and Willie Florine Kellar. He was the middle of three children and grew up in Mallettown, AR. He was a member of Portland Missionary Baptist Church.
Larry graduated from Morrilton High School in 1963. After high school he attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway and later, Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and worked for Frito Lay in Memphis, TN. Larry married Sherrye Diane Koonce in 1967. They celebrated 58 years of marriage in September 2025. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He served as a Med Tech in the Air National Guard. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX and was stationed in Memphis, TN. Larry returned to dairy farming in Mallettown after his time at Frito Lay. He was always happiest while on the farm with his family. Even after leaving the dairy industry, he spent his summers in his yard and garden.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jeremy Kellar. He is survived by his wife, Diane Kellar of Plumerville; his sons, John (Kasey) Kellar of Morrilton, Tyler (Kristin) Kellar of Wooster; grandsons, Ben Kellar of Conway, Sam Kellar and Owen Kellar of Morrilton, Jax Kellar of Wooster and one granddaughter, Olivia Kellar of Wooster, as well as loving members of his church family who were so special to him. He is also survived by his brother, Dwight (Sue) Kellar of Springfield and sister, Diane Kellar Stell (Randy) of Center Ridge, Arkansas. Special survivors include his many cousins, nieces, nephews, his 1963 Classmates and many, many friends whom he cherished.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m. with a memorial service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. at Portland Missionary Baptist Church, 304 W Nesbitt Avenue, Plumerville, AR.
Pallbearers will be Larry Gordon, Jimmy Don Kellar, Michael Earl Dunlap, Ben Kellar, Sam Kellar and Owen Kellar. Jax Kellar and Brent Gordon will serve as honorary pallbearers.
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27 Condolence(s)
Brandon and Shelly Davis
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Diane and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Dee Dee Hill
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Many fond memories from baseball days. We always enjoyed being with your family at the baseball games. May God be with you during this difficult time. Love and prayers are with you all.
Carol A Smith
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Diane, my heart hurts for you. I'm so very sorry. Much love.❤️
Charlotte Heaggans
Monday, December 8, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss Diane. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Bill Linebarger
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I have found memories of our time in Jr High and High School.
Ricki Dunlap Watson
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sad to hear about Larry, I am praying for all of you during this time❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Ricki Dunlap Watson
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sad to hear about Larry, I am praying for all of you during this time❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Darren Barry
Monday, December 8, 2025
Mine and my families deepest heart felt condolences for you all for your loss
Ricki Dunlap Watson
Monday, December 8, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Larry passing.
Prayers for you and all the family ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Maxine Stell
Monday, December 8, 2025
Diane I am thinking about you during this time.
Linda Rainbolt Adams
Monday, December 8, 2025
I was in the 1963 class with Larry...
Jimmy Miller
Monday, December 8, 2025
Diane and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Lucretia Flowers
Monday, December 8, 2025
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in my prayers
Linda Kellar Shore
Monday, December 8, 2025
I'm sorry about Larry's passing. Praying for his family and friends. Rest in Love.
Sara Brown Goodall
Monday, December 8, 2025
Sending condolences to the Kellar family and much love.
Sara and Jamie Goodall
Kim Moore
Monday, December 8, 2025
Diane I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family
Sharon Jackson
Monday, December 8, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Yall are in our thoughts and prayers. We love yall!
Tommy Brown
Monday, December 8, 2025
My condolences to all the family, Larry was definitely one of the good guys.
Lisa Todd
Monday, December 8, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way ♥️
Connie Clark
Monday, December 8, 2025
Diane and Family,
We love you like family. Prayers for comfort and peace. One Sweet Day, we will all be together again.
Connie and Mark
Bill and Judy Koonce
Monday, December 8, 2025
Larry was greatly loved and will be greatly missed! Our love and prayers to Diane, family, friends and Portland Missionary Baptist Church!
Brenda lumpkin
Monday, December 8, 2025
Diane
So sorry to hear of your loss losing a spouse, of course is very difficult. It changed your life in so many ways. Prayers and love if you ever need to talk I'm here. It's been 16 years for me.
Edwin and Phyllis Giddens
Monday, December 8, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Your loss. Larry was a great guy and a great friend. Sending hugs and prayers for you and the family.
Janet James
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Greg Koch
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sorry for your lost. Larry was one of the GOOD ones
Barbara Roberts
Sunday, December 7, 2025
RIP dear cousin. Love you so much. You will certainly be missed!
Alfretta Stover Mitchell
Sunday, December 7, 2025
I was so sorry to hear about Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with the
Whole family. May the Lord comfort you as you walk this new path.