Larry Dean Hembree, age 58

Larry Dean Hembree, age 58, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017.

Born May 6, 1958 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Pete Hembree and Louise Ford Hembree. Larry worked for Mastercraft-Spindale Plant for several years and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, fishing and he especially loved his grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Jessica Hembree and fiancé, Christopher Surratt of Rutherfordton and Katey Hembree and fiancé, Jason Curtis of Ellenboro; a close friend, Kathy Carpenter of Rutherfordton; two grandchildren; five siblings, Diane Burleson of Morganton, Steve Hembree and wife, Wanda of Morganton, Linda Calloway and husband, Roger of Morganton, Raymond and wife, Pat of Ellenboro and Deborah Tessler and husband, Reid of Hendersonville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

The memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Brian Melton officiating.

Memorial donations are respectively requested to the Emory University Fund for Hospital Excellence, Office of Gift Records, 1762 Clifton Road, NE Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.