Larry "Pops" Joe Richard Levan, Sr.

LARRY “POPS” LEVAN, SR.

Larry “Pops” Levan, Sr. 73, of Sequatchie, Tennessee was called home on March 16, 2025.  Larry was born on October 30, 1951, to the late Victor Levan and Hester Bass Levan in Bridgeport, Alabama.  He was married to Clara Reed Levan for 48 years and worked for Sequatchie Handle Factory.  Larry was an avid pro wrestling fan; his favorite wrestler was Roman Reins.  He was a very good and loving father, husband and had a big heart.  Larry enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and friends and was the jokester of the family.

Larry Is preceded in death by his father, Victor Levan; mother, Hester Bass Levan; brothers, J. T. Levan, Dale Levan; sisters, Ozzella Shelton, Sara Jane Brown, Barbara Cartwright, and Gail Harveston.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Clara Reed Levan; sons, Robert (April Millard) Simmons, Larry (Candy) Levan, Jr., Victor Levan; brother, Sammy (Alvina) Levan; daughters, Chasity (Zack Cooley) Simmons, Heather (Antonio Stuckey) Simmons; grandchildren, Jimmy Jones, Brittany Griffith, Barbie Anderson, Dustin Morrow, Holly Morrow: several great grandchildren, with Madison, Aidan, and Serenity spending a lot of time with their great grandparents, nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.

Visitation is on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home with Brother Victor Levan and Pastor Jason Brooks officiating.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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