Larry Gene Ventress, age 77, of Fayetteville, TN, passed into the arms of the Lord on September 23, 2026, at Lynchburg Nursing Center in Lynchburg, TN.

Larry was born on March 30, 1949, to the late Cullum and Stella Pigg Ventress and grew up in Kelso, TN. A 1967 graduate of Central High School, Larry received his degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

Larry was a genuine “people person” who excelled at all his employment opportunities including the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU), retiring from FPU after 30 years. He spent 51 years married to the love of his life, Sharon Taylor Ventress. He was a Christian and a member of the Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Larry “Doo Daa” loved talking and telling stories with friends, fishing, classic cars, washing cars, and most of all, music. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as a roadie for Four on the Floor, as well as supporting the Fabulous Fifties Show.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Katherine (Vernon) Spurlock; brother, Paul Ventress; and a sister-in-law, Karen Jenson.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Ventress; brother, Joe (Dayphine) Ventress; brother-in-law, Ray (Carmen) Taylor; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as a host of friends, whom he loved dearly.

Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to The Fabulous Fifties Foundation, P.O. Box 934, Fayetteville, TN 37334; the Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1015 Lewisburg Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Higgins Funeral Home is privileged to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Larry Gene Ventress.