Larry Joe Lavender

Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Larry Joe Lavender, age 73, was born March 28, 1947 and passed away July 31, 2020 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a brief illness. A retired factory worker, he was the son of the late Joe A. and Wilma Christine Kuhn Lavender. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Barry “Bo” Lavender. Mr. Lavender was married on May 14, 1983 to Beverly Elrod Lavender of Rock Island, TN. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Jennifer Jones and Andrea Turner (Cory) of McMinnville, TN; seven grandchildren, Hannah Jones, Eli Jones, Jackson Jones, Autumn Turner, Anslee McCrary, Sara Turner and Riley Turner; and brother, Gary “Buzzy” Lavender of McMinnville, TN. A graveside service and interment will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Skurlock Cemetery in White County, TN with Mike Steakley officiating. There will be no service or visitation at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.