A.L. "Larry" Larimore

A.L. "Larry" Larimore obituary, Springfield, MO

A.L. "Larry" Larimore

A.L. Larimore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. - Springfield on Nov. 13, 2023.

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In loving memory of A.L. "Larry" Larimore who passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the age of 83, at Cox South Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Dr. Harold and Ruth Larimore and his brother David Larimore.
Larry was born on October 14, 1940, in Springfield, MO. He was an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Parkview High School. He attended Drury College before he served in the United States Army as a medical specialist stationed at West Point and Frankfurt, Germany.
Following his military service, Larry embarked on a successful career in finance and banking. He retired as the compliance officer of Great Southern Bank in 2008. Larry was an active member of the Elks Lodge and the Scottish Rite (32nd Degree Freemasonry), as well as the Director's Staff of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine.
Larry was a devoted member of St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO. He served as Senior Warden and a long-time usher, and his contributions to the church community will be greatly missed.
Larry is survived by his wife Tammy Larimore; his children: daughter Kelly Lewis and her husband Lynn Lewis, son Mark Larimore and his wife Carmen Larimore, daughter Dr. Aubrey Larimore-Vargas and her husband Reggie Vargas, and son The Rev. Collin Larimore; as well as six grandchildren: Zachary Atterberry, Whitney Hollan, Chelsea Harper, Madison Larimore, Brooklyn Larimore, and Hazel Larimore-Vargas; four great-grandchildren; his sister Cynthia Bennett and her husband Dr. Robert Bennett; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from noon to 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St. James Episcopal Church. Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 PM in the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials or contributions be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 2645 E. Southern Hills Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804, www.sj.church/give in memory of Larry's dedication and service to the church community.

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