Larry L. “Little Bear” Taff, 69, Blythedale, MO passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at a Bethany, MO hospital.
He was born on June 18, 1950 in Mercer County, Missouri the son of Wendell and Helen Dean (Brown) Taff.
On August 21, 1971, he married Carolyn Cummins. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2018.
Larry was a lifelong truck driver. He enjoyed horses and being a member of the Saddle Club, motorcycles, rodeos and his grandchildren and great grandchildren as he was very family oriented. He was a mentor to several people in the community who were learning the truck driver occupation. He was a 4-H member and volunteer and a member of FFA.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kimberly DeEtt Taff and brother, Alva Taff.
Larry is survived by his sons, Ervin (Dawn) Taff, Mercer, MO, Stephen (Darlene) Palmer, Cainsville, MO; daughter, Robin (Ryan) Crenshaw, Afton, IA; sister, Rita Taff, Blythedale, MO; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Private Family Graveside Services and Burial will be held in Goshen Cemetery, Princeton, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO. Friends may call from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO with a 10 person limit at a time due to the COVID-19 mandate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roberson Funeral Home to help with final expenses in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com