Larry Wayne Hefner

Larry Wayne Hefner, 76, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 2, 1936 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Cletus Ray Hefner and Margaret Louise Killian Hefner. He was a member of the Mt. View Mennonite Church and was retired from the automotive industry. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be truly missed.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Millholland.

Larry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wanda Hefner; son, Jeffrey Wayne Hefner and wife Janelle of Westfield, NY; daughters, Sandra Yates of Conover, Sharon Hollar of Grand Junction, CO, and Angela Ross and husband Michael Allen of Conover; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Alice Sigmon of Hickory.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Hickory with the Rev. Chuck Hostetter and Rev. Edward Godshall officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.