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LARRY WHITEHEAD Obituary

Larry Edward Whitehead, 62 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday December 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home; burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Blue Ridge Blvd. Christian Church 3625 Blue Ridge Blvd,. Independence, MO 64052 or K.C. Hospice 221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64114. Larry was born December 2, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Herbert E. & Gladys L. (Kleuver) Whitehead. Larry was an auto worker for General Motors in the Fairfax plant. He was a member of UAW Local 31, Model A Ford Club and Blue Ridge Blvd. Christian Church. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by 1 son: Craig Whitehead (Stacey) of Grain Valley, MO; 1 daughter: Amy Doll (Steven) of Lee's Summit, MO; 2 sisters: Linda Jenkins of Crown Point, IN, Bonnie Tucker (Greg) of Kansas City, MO; longtime companion: Janice Coatney and her children Kenny Carpenter, Ryan Baxter all of Independence, MO; 8 grandchildren. Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847- 4441

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 12, 2013.

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Jim Blau

December 6, 2020

Yesterday at my son's wedding (Patrick & Miriam), they honored Larry's memory. Larry was very good to Patrick as my son grew into manhood. We miss his smiling face ( when you could get him to). Craig was present yesterday too.

Constance Mitchell Braun

December 13, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to Larry's from the Van Horn Class of 1970. May the memories you have of good times together help you get through the difficult days ahead.

Ray Dubin

December 13, 2013

Since leaving the KC area a few years ago, had not seen Larry. Sad to hear of his passing. R.I.P. cousin Larry, your smile and quick wit will be greatly missed.

December 13, 2013

One of the guys I grew up with at Pitcher Elementary School. My condolences to his family.

December 12, 2013

Larry, (nickname, badhand from us at GM) was a great co-worker and friend whom I enjoyed working with and consider a privilege to have known. May our Loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ comfort your hearts at this time. "The hands that fashioned the universe are strong enough to heal you and gentle enough to hold you as I pray you find comfort and peace in our loving Father.
Alan Burch

Jim Blau

December 12, 2013

My Arlington Hill buddy, My garage band buddy, my double dating buddy, my hanging out buddy after he got off work at Hi Boy. Never one to cut any corners when he wanted to tell you what he really thought. I am sure your giving them hell up there with the Man! You and I and Gary and Jerry will get that band rolling again someday.

Sharon Lundberg

December 12, 2013

Larry and my late husband, Gary, were lifelong friends, so I had the pleasure of having Larry in my life too. I always knew that all I had to do was pick up the phone and he'd be there for me no matter how long since we last spoke. He will be missed.

Cheryl Millican

December 12, 2013

I have Larry's family in my prayers.

Larry and Janice

Sharon Lundberg

December 12, 2013

Bill Anderson

December 12, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family of Larry Whitehead.
I worked with Larry at GM Fairfax for many years. He was an excellent worker and friend. Sad to see another good union brother leave us all.
Rest in peace Larry.

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