Blythedale, MO: Larry W. Francis, 82, of Blythedale, MO went to his eternal heavenly home Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO after a short battle with cancer.
He was born May 5, 1942, to Leonard and Velma (Shain) Francis, the eldest of five sons. Larry graduated from Cainsville High School in 1960, then later, proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966 where he was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
He met the love of his life, Joyce Hart. They were married on October 16, 1966 and were blessed with almost 58 years together including sharing their lives with their three sons, Tom, Alan and Brett.
Larry was a farmer for most of his adult life and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to work the land, hunt deer, quail and pheasant and enjoyed the sport of horseshoe pitching…and proudly passed these down to all three of his sons.
He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, serving as trustee for many years. He loved the Lord and was grateful for God’s forgiveness and his salvation.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve Francis.
Larry will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Joyce; sons, Tom Francis of Ankeny, IA, Alan (Amy) Francis of Defiance, OH and Brett (Mironda) Francis of Murray, IA; his grandson, Alex Francis; step grandchildren, Trevor (Teresa) White, Ashley (Connor) O’Byrnes, Nicole (Caleb) Cole; many step great-grandchildren and his brothers, Gary (Melody) Francis, Lyndon (Lori) Francis and Randal (Terry) Francis. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial will follow in the Zoar Cemetery, Cainsville, MO. The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Zoar Cemetery and or Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.