Obituary: Larry Marion Cleghorn

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Larry Marion Cleghorn, 76, of Hartselle entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born March 6, 1944 in Winston County, Alabama, the last of seven children born to Allen and Ruby Cleghorn.  He loved all of his family, especially his grandchildren, and proudly served his country for four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.  Larry was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Cullman, Alabama and worked for 3M in Decatur for 32 years.  He enjoyed doing woodwork, football and fishing.

Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison, where the service will begin at 1 p.m. Rev. Robert Partridge will officiate.  Burial with military honors will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Helicon.

Larry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rebecca Cleghorn; son Shannon Cleghorn; grandchildren Magan Cleghorn and Jake Cleghorn; sisters-in-law Bonnie Cleghorn, Tommie Cleghorn, and Jane Cleghorn Knight; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Allen Orton Cleghorn and Georgia Ruby Cleghorn; and brothers Max, Dempsey, Rabon, Alton, Ricky and Jimmy Cleghorn.