He attended Drew Schools and graduated in 1962. After high school, he joined the United States Army and he served in the Vietnam War until his discharge in 1975.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by a wife, Hazel Boyd Handley, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Pamela , Five daughters; Yvette Handley, Reginia (Reginald )Jones of Monticello, Angela Handley of St. Louis, MO, Kimberly ( Timothy) Givens and Jackee (Kenneth) Handley-Gibson of McGehee. Two sons; Levell (Debra) Handley of Monticello and Markus Handley of St. Louis, MO. Brothers; Leon( Carol) Moore, Doyle Moore, Lonnie Moore of Monticello, William Moore of Los Angeles, CA., Gary Handley, Richie Handley, Jimmy Handley of flint, MI. Sisters; Louise( LaFrance) Colbert of Hamburg, AR, Barbara (Mark) Banks, Sharon (Thomas) Ibukin, Christine (Steve) Collins, Evelyn Lyles and Shelanda Moore of Monticello, AR, Annette (Mark) Batts, Austin, TX, Vivian Lorraine Handley, Linda Diane Handley, Cherri Handley, Raycoa Handley, Shannon Handley and Trinia Handley of Flint, Sister-in-law Florine Moore of Monticello, AR. His father, Densell (Rozene) Handley of Flint, MI. Thirteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Two aunts, Wanda (Robert) Lewis and Gloria Matthews. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Also mourning his loss are a special cousin, Ocie Davis of Monticello, AR, a special sister-in-law, Gloria Jefferson and his niece, his "big baby", Kirser (Tonzie) Jefferson-Armstrong of McGehee, AR.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Trinity Full Gospel Church in Monticello with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 11, 2015 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the difficult days ahead.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
james payne
Dermott, AR Saturday, April 11, 2015 my prayer are with the familyJacqueline M. Thompson
McKinney, TX Saturday, April 11, 2015 My prayers are with the family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I love you! JackieMoore Cousins
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 11, 2015 If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. Stay strong and lean on each other.Bishop Sam Wherry
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 11, 2015 Members of the family; Grief is a perfect normal response to the death of your loved one. It is an adjustment process, which will allow all of you too gradually to accept this loss. The process is the same whether you are grieving the loss of another significant person.The Death of L. C. Handley from this mortal state to immortality is a great loss and it is necessary to acknowledge it not only to your self-but to others. The adjustment will be easier for all family members by feeling free in expressing your respective grief. In addition to your feelings of despair and loneliness; you have to lose control of your emotions. Painful as it is, it is part of the normal grieving process. However, there is also an intensifying of faith in Jesus Christ, which gives you sufficient inner strength to carry you through this difficult period.
Rose McCarrell
Dumas, AR Friday, April 10, 2015 So sorry for your loss,prayers for the family.Larry always had a smile on his face wherever I saw him and had something funny to say he will be truly missRose McCarrell
Dumas, AR Friday, April 10, 2015 So sorry for your loss,prayers for the family.Monic Bearden-Isom
Redfield, AR Friday, April 10, 2015 Earth Has No Sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal (Isaiah 35:10). Our Thoughts and Prayers are with each of you.From The Bearden Family.
Dorothy Thomas-Epps
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, April 10, 2015 RIP We had just reunited and started to see and communicate with each other. I will truly miss your infectious smile and being called sugar by you(no one could say it like him). To my niece, Michelle and family please be at peace knowing he was loved but God loved him more. God Bless you and be strong.DANIEL BELL
monticello, AR Thursday, April 9, 2015 GOD LOVE IS IS ISDANIEL BELL
monticello, AR Thursday, April 9, 2015 GOD LOVE IS IS ISJackee Handley
McGehee, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 RIP Daddy- Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. From the early morning calls to our late night text messages. You taught me everything I know today. Growing up with you as my dad was by far the best times in my life. We laughed together, we cried together, and talked about everything. You were my best friend. I am honored to have had you as my father and grandfather to my children. You were our angel here on earth and now you're our guardian angel watching from above. You were perfect in more ways than one. You are truly missed. I'll love you forever and always.Your baby girl,
Jackee
Donna Raney
Hermitage, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Levell and family, Shelanda, Louise, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you all and will keep your family in my prayers in the days ahead.Reginia Hawkins-Jones
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 From a Daughter's Perspective: Precious memories of the times my Dad and I spent together brings me joy, comfort, peace, and contentment. There was never a dull moment with Larry. So, I encourage my family to think on those things that are lovely, just, pure, honest and good. And, praise God for blessing you to have shared such times with "L.C." Know this; his love, kindness, friendliness, and generosity will live on through all of us. Love Always,Gina
Ruby Jordan
Ft, Worth, TX Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Sorry for your lostSharon Haynes-Ibukun
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 RIP big brother. You always had a big smile and hug for everyone.You never met a stranger. You were there for us all. You truly earned your Wings. To my nieces and nephews look to the Hills.Follow His lead and you will see him again.Love you all. Aunt Na.