Larry W. Harrison

Larry W. Harrison obituary, Springfield, MO

Larry W. Harrison

Larry Harrison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home South on Dec. 10, 2021.

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Larry W. Harrison, age 84, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at Cox Hospital South.
Larry was born December 14, 1936, in Springfield. He was a graduate of Springfield Senior High School. Larry was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was united in marriage to Saundra Williams on September 2, 1956, in Springfield, MO. Larry retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after more than 33 years of service. Larry was involved in community service, and in his church, where he served as a Deacon. He was instrumental in the building of South Haven's first mission church in Springfield, and His Majesty's Church, in Rogersville. Larry was very active in his grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's lives. Larry and Saundra are members of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Saundra; two sons, Clint Harrison and wife Julie, and Greg Harrison and wife Robin; step-sister, Carol Serutine; five grandchildren, Kim Raymond, Kristin Marshall, Joel Harrison, Hezekiah Harrison, and Destin Harrison; 10 great-grandchildren, Jaden, Tyler, Madison, Cooper, Jacob, Kaylee, Zach, Ben, Zev, and Aviv; and a host of family and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Bertha and Jess McIntosh, as well as his step-sister, Wilma Pattenson.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 14th, 2021, at 2:00pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with burial to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made in Larry's name to Petra Ballet Company or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
For family and friends unable to attend, the service can be viewed live via Zoom, meeting ID 886 4635 0627. Out of respect for those watching through Zoom, ****Please be courteous to others and turn off the camera and audio on your electronic devices.***

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December 4, 2022

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December 25, 2021

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Vicki Franks

December 4, 2022

Larry was responsible for getting my children to South Haven Baptist Church where they experienced Paul Swadley and the rest of the church. I am so thankful.

Vicki Franks (Wendt)

December 25, 2021

Larry got our kids over to South Haven and enjoy the church, events, and of course Swadley. Larry was so much fun to work with.

Theresa Indovino Martello

December 12, 2021

My deepest sympathies for your loss! I know you don´t know me; but I believe Larry served in the Air Force with my Dad Sal Indovino I recently found a photo of them together in Germany! My father passed 2 yrs ago! May they Rest In Peace!!

Carol Rhoads

December 11, 2021

I have many good memories of Larry and your family.
May God comfort you during this time of loss.

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