Larry Judd McKean

Larry Judd McKean obituary, Wichita, KS

Larry Judd McKean

Larry McKean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home - Andover on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Larry Judd McKean was welcomed home by his Savior on August 10, 2025. Larry Mac was born on the family farm in Western Pennsylvania to D.P. "Purdy" and Gladys McKean on March 1, 1940. He was predeceased by his parents; brother and sister-in-law Paul and Diane McKean; brother-in-law Don Diehl; father and mother-in-law Calvin and Tillie Stark; sister-in-law Lynne Stark and niece Traci McKean.

Larry attended Freed Hardeman College, where he met the love of his life Jo Ann Stark. He graduated from Harding University in 1963, then completed his Master's at Wichita State University.

While his vocation was in the aircraft industry, his avocation was as an outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed travel and was able to visit dozens of beautiful places around the world accompanying Jo on Mary Kay awards trips.

Larry Mac loved serving the Lord, including 50 years as a deacon, elder and bible study leader at Riverwalk (Central) Church of Christ.

Left to cherish Larry's memory are his beloved wife, Jo Ann (Stark) McKean; children Tammy(Ron) Boss and Byron(Janice) McKean; grandchildren Tyler(Nicole) Boss, Ryan(Jenna) Boss, Emma(Alex) Williams, Cara(Douglas) Hurst and Grant McKean; great grandchildren Calvin, Mac, Mason, Griffin, Barrett, Cade, Tillie and Lillian; siblings Clair(Jara) McKean, Jan Diehl, Roger(Brenda) Stark, Terry Stark, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

We were blessed to have this man of God in our lives and he will truly be missed.

Memorial Celebration of Life to be held Monday, September 1st at 10:30 at RiverWalk Church of Christ, 225 N Waco, Wichita, Kansas.

Memorial donations may be made to RiverWalk Church Missions Endowment, 225 N Waco - Wichita, Kansas or Carpenter Place, 1501 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67203.

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