Larry Junior Waite, age 75, of Bismarck passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home.  He was born December 8, 1943 in Bismarck, the son of George and Blanche Loy Waite.  Larry was a graduate of Bismarck High School .  He was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church .  Larry was retired after twenty-five years at Reynolds Metal Company at Jones Mill.  He enjoyed horses and horseback riding in his free time.  Larry was preceded in death by his father, George Waite, his mother, Blanche Loy Finley and one brother, Jerry Don Waite.

Survivors are his wife, Karen Sparks Waite of Bismarck, one son, Leslie Waite of Little Rock, one daughter, Lee Ann Waite (J.W. Irwin) of Malvern, two brothers, Dale Waite (Jannie) of Okolona and Danny Waite (Martha) of Malvern and one sister, Mary Helen Waite of Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Welch Funeral Home with Mike Launius officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Clark County, 627 Walnut Street , Arkadelphia , AR 71923 .

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book and view the video tribute.