Larry Eugene Clines

Larry Eugene Clines, Springfield, MO, son of Adrain and Alice (Handschumaker) Clines, was born on July 27, 1942 in Coffeyville, KS, and departed this life on April 15, 2023, at the age of 80.

Larry attended school in Springfield and graduated from Central High School in 1960. As a young man, he loved riding, breaking and trading horses with his Dad. After graduation, he could be found working on his Grandpa’s farm in Stone County. With a chance encounter, Larry met Betty. After a six-week courtship, they married in 1962. The years following their marriage, Larry was a jack of all trades doing various jobs and working on his own farm and raising a family.

It was in 1969 that Larry developed a relationship with the Lord and accepted him as his Lord and Savior. From that day on, he always tried to encourage others to pursue a relationship with the Lord.

In 1986, they sold the farm. Larry then went on to operate heavy equipment in golf course and subdivision development and underground utility industry. He continued this until retirement.

Through the years, Larry continued his passion of trading and negotiating and always strived to get the best deal. In retirement, Larry and Betty enjoyed attending auctions until his health declined. Larry’s pride and joy was his family. He was happiest when they were all together.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Adrain and Alice Clines and infant sister, Delma Jean Clines.

Survivors include: his wife of 61 years, Betty Sue Clines of Springfield, MO;
two sons, Robert Clines and his wife, Megan of Willard, MO and Larry Dean Clines and his wife, Becky of Crane, MO; daughter, Robin Eubanks and her husband, Keith of Springfield, MO; sister, Dixie Mitchell and her husband, Jerry of Louisburg, MO; nine grandchildren, Amanda Richards and her husband, Chris, Josh Vierheller, Cory Clines and his wife, Amanda, Bethany Tindle and her husband, Daniel, Dustin Clines, Matthew Clines, Kody Clines and his wife, Marissa, Brittne Miller and her husband, Parker and Braden Clines; eleven great grandchildren, Ryan Richards, Addison Vierheller, Aubrey Clines, Cole Clines, Olivia Tindle, Peyton Tindle, Izebella Clines, Khloe Clines, Eli Clines, Korbin Clines and Colbie Lyn Russo; brothers in law, Tim Cox and Ralph Bradford; sisters in law, Marilyn Greenway and Barb Inman and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO with Roger Melton officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane, MO under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.