Larry Gill serves as Mayor of the Town of Marion, where he is currently serving his second consecutive term after first being elected at the age of 26, making him one of Mississippi’s youngest mayors at the time. In addition to his public service, Larry is an insurance agent with the Insurance Center of Meridian and is a partner and inaugural General Manager of the Meridian Blues baseball team of the Mid America League. His leadership is centered on creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for the communities he serves.
A Meridian native, Larry graduated from Meridian High School before earning an Associate Degree from Meridian Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Mississippi State University–Meridian. A proud alumnus of MCC, Larry was inducted into the Meridian Community College Hall of Fame in recognition of his professional achievements, community leadership, and commitment to public service.
Larry is actively involved in the community as a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Mayor of Marion, and former Board President of Meridian Youth Baseball. He also previously served on the Meridian Public School District Foundation of Excellence Board. He believes success is measured by the positive impact made in the lives of others and is passionate about creating opportunities that strengthen East Mississippi.
As a member of the Community Foundation of East Mississippi Board of Directors, Larry is committed to expanding philanthropy and helping build a stronger future for the region. He and his wife, Rose, are the proud parents of two sons, Legend and Regal.
