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Lawrence Ellis Collins, 66, of Smithton, died Thursday, January 31, 2013, at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia. He was born on February 15, 1946, at Sedalia, Missouri, a son of Andrew Ellis and Nita Jo (Sands) Collins. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Josephine and Clyde Forth.
In 1964, Larry graduated from Butler High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, where he received a purple heart.
On February 17, 1979, at Calvary Baptist Church, Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Linda Sue Copas, who survives of the home. Later that year, he was baptized of Calvary Baptist Church.
Larry had worked for ABM Industries in Sedalia and drove a truck for J. B. Hunt and Ditzfeld Transfer in Sedalia. He enjoyed driving a truck and was a very dedicated worker. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and his baby dog, Jasper.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Janie Copas-Maples and James of Sedalia; his son, Chad Copas and Tamara of Sedalia; his "sister", Linda Cruzan and James of Sedalia; four grandchildren, Scott Maples, Stormy Marcotte, Elizabeth Copas, and Madysin Copas; and four great-grandchildren, James, Zadin, Xavier, and Hadleigh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Nita Collins.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Calvary Baptist Church, Sedalia, with Rev. Ted Francis and Ron Ditzfeld officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, with military rites by the American Legion Post No. 305 of Cole Camp.
Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. on Monday at Rea Funeral Chapel in Sedalia.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church.
The family suggests memorial contributions be given to Calvary Baptist Church or the donor's choice of charity in care of the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp.
Pallbearers will be Tom Howard, Nathan Wilcox, Robert Copas, Jeff Copas, James Cruzan, and Robert Neighbors, Butch Merriott. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Ditzfeld Transfer.
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For you my baby until we meet again!!
your loving wife
February 6, 2013
I cannot begin to express the remorse that I have for you Aunt Linda, I have so many good memories of you and Uncle Larry. Even getting in trouble for playing in his truck lol. I love you, and him. He will be greatly missed.
Deana Copas
February 5, 2013
Linda,
I am so glad that I got to know Larry. It seems like yesterday when Janie and Jeff use to come into the Buckboard. I enjoyed visiting with Larry then and was lucky enough to have him as a customer at USB. We are so sorry for you loss.
What a great guy!
Earl & Jayne Fletchall
February 4, 2013
Larry was the last in a long line of “only sons”; the last in his line to bear the Collins name. He was the only son of Andrew Ellis Collins and Nita J. Sands; Andrew E. was the only son of Andrew Green Collins and Frances Cleveland Adams; Andrew G. was the only son of Thomas Collins and Sarah Ann Woods (Thomas' first cousin, once removed).
Thomas Collins was one of five sons of Andrew Collins and Malvina “Polly” Lane Smith, and Andrew's father was also named Thomas. This Thomas Collins was born in Madison County, KY in 1789 and was a pioneer merchant in the new state of Missouri, residing in Cooper County before his death in 1832. His wife was a daughter of pioneer minister Reverend Peter and Jael Kavanaugh Woods of Howard County, Frances Woods. Frances' brother Reverend William Kavanaugh Woods and his wife Sarah Ann McGuire were the parents of Sarah Ann Woods mentioned above.
Farewell, cousin Larry, I wish I'd known you better.
My sincere sympathy to all those mourning his loss.
Michael Richey
February 4, 2013
Linda & family, We are so very sorry for your loss. If I can do anything to help please let me know. You will be in our thoughts & prayers. Love always, Nancy & Jr.
Webb
February 4, 2013
linda walters -pottorff
February 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and Hugs to you and your family.
Kim Stuart
February 3, 2013
Steve and I are so sorry for your loss Janie, James and Stormy. May God give you peace.
Melissa Mueller
February 3, 2013
Aunt Linda, words cannot express how I feel. Please know you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Larry will be missed by all. Love you
John & Kay Hicks
February 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by all.
Thinking of you always,
John & Kay Hicks
February 3, 2013
We will miss this wonderful man. He was a blessing and a strong anchor to our very large family.. May the love of each other comfort you during this time Aunt Linda, Janie, & Chad.
Love Kim, Nate & boys
February 2, 2013
Sorry for the loss.. luv u guys
john hogsett
February 2, 2013
Aunt Linda and family. I am very sorry for your lose. Uncle Larry was a great man. I love all of you very much.
Love Wes
Wes Hogsett
February 2, 2013
so sorry to hear about larry,love you all and in my prayers
cindy seifner
February 2, 2013
sorry about yor loss
harvey walters
February 2, 2013
becky cummings
February 2, 2013
larry u always made me laugh..always a funny story to tell.u will b deeply missed!my love goes out to the whole family!!u r my family!
becky cummings
February 2, 2013
We love and miss you, Uncle Larry!
Aunt Linda and family,
You are in our hearts and prayers!
Love,
Tom, Angie, and family
Angie Howard
February 2, 2013
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