Larry Don Connell

Mr. Larry Don Connell, age 80, of Fulton, KY passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Diversicare of Martin.

He was born on October 29, 1945, in Martin, TN to the late Charlie Bell Connell and Maggie Norene Carlton Connell.

Larry and his late wife, Janice, owned Dixieland Delight Ice Cream Truck that provided ice cream treats to kids and adults all over West Kentucky and West Tennessee. They could be heard from blocks away during the hot summertime, as they played The Ice Cream Truck Song that put a smile on many faces, including theirs. He was of the Baptist faith and lived all of his life in this area.

He is survived by a daughter Susan Finch of Union City, TN, ten grandchildren, twenty-six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Baxter Connell.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Rothman Connell, who passed away July 15, 2025, two daughters; Donna Dean and Cathy Hazlewood, two brothers; Thomas Carlton Connell and James Harold Connell, three sisters; Margaret Connell Sanford, Bonnie Ruth Connell Cruce and Majorie Connell.

Graveside services for Mr. Larry Connell will be held at 1PM Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Oak Grove Cemetery. There will be no visitation held at the funeral home and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at the hour of service.

Memorials can be made to the Dog Pound of Fulton, KY c/o of Darcy Linn at 211 Third Street, Fulton, KY 42041