Larry Hugh Ponder Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Larry Hugh Ponder of Newport, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Larry left this world on November 2, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Larry Hugh Ponder to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hugh Ponder and Helen Ponder; and his daughter Callie Virginia Ponder. He is survived by: his wife Debra Ponder of Newport; his children, Joe Ponder (Melissa) of Parrottsville and Tammy Palmer (Tyson) of Parrottsville; his siblings, Brian Lee (Carrie) of Corryton, Linda Lemming (John) of Stockbridge, GA and Danny Coffey (Betty) of Newport; his grandchildren, Jaydyn, Johanah Ponder, Makayla and Saydee Palmer; and his siblings' children, Joseph, Callie Lemming, Alicia, Jennifer and Kristin. He is also survived by several other great nieces, great nephew; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Manes Funeral Home Chapel (363 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A reception was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Manes Funeral Home (363 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821). A burial was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Union Cemetery (420 Mineral St, Newport, TN 37821-3900).
