Larry Michael Vann, 69, died unexpectedly at home on July 17, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jasper Walter Vann and his mother, Margaret Beadellia Vann.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Gary Vann(Peggy), Ronald Vann (Tammie), Philip Vann, Barry Vann, Belinda Lacy (Newton), Brenda Clark (Billy), Jeff Vann (Debbie), sister-in-law, Brenda Vann, 11 nieces and nephews and several grand nieces and nephews.
After moving around several times Larry’s family settled in Fort Oglethorpe Lakeview area where he graduated from Lakeview High School and attended Northwest Technical College. Larry eventually moved to Ringgold and worked in heating and air for over 45 plus years having opened up his own business in sheet metal fabrication in 2005. He was a long time member of Victory Baptist Church.
Larry was a faithful man who loved his Savior, his family and spending time with his best friend, Mike Short.
In lieu of flowers, make contribution to the Kidney Foundation.
Visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 20, from 4- 8 p.m .
Funeral services will be at Victory Baptist Church on Thursday, July 21 , with visitation from 10- 11 a.m. with the funeral following with Dr. Ernest Gross officiating.
Burial will be at Forest Hills Cemetery in Chattanooga.
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