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Larry Clay Whitworth
LA MONTE — Larry Clay Whitworth, 58, of La Monte, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, at his home.
He was born January 11, 1956, in Sedalia, son of Lawson Clay and Anna Lee Fisher Whitworth. On October 26, 1974, in La Monte, he married Bobbie Jean Whitworth, who survives of the home.
Mr. Whitworth worked for MoDOT for 22 years. He was also a cattle farmer, a self-employed grain bin installer and worked in concrete, as well as owned and operated Whitworth Fence Company. He was a member of La Monte Baptist Church, the National Rifle Association, Crystal Springs Big Buck Club, was a Boy Scout leader and was president of the La Monte Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and raising a variety of small animals.
In addition to his wife of 39 years, survivors include two sons, Caleb Whitworth (Michelle), and Lucas Whitworth, both of La Monte; a daughter, Carrie Pummill (John), of Knob Noster; grandchildren, Shakoda, Thomas and Annalynn Whitworth, Addison Hanback, and Colten and Mallory Pummill; and two sisters, Carol Tagtmeyer, of Smithton, and Patricia Minor, of Sunrise Beach.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gary Whitworth; and a niece, Kelly Whitworth.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Heckart Funeral Home, with Chaplain Cynthia Dubovich officiating.
Casket bearers will be Leonard Huddleston, Donnie Hitaffer, Joe Hayes, Dale Comfort, Jeff Johnson and Mark Harrison.
Honorary bearers will be Bill Breshears, Mark Breshears, B.J. Breshears, Kenny Smith, Randy Martin and Gene Trelow.
Burial will be in County Line Cemetery north of La Monte.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Tuesday at Heckart Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Twin Lakes Hospice or County Line Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered at www.heckartfuneralhome.com.
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for Larry Whitworth
Kay Pratt
June 23, 2014
Jeanie, I am so sorry for your loss. May you feel the comfort of the Christ's love surrounding you. You and your family are in my prayers.
cindy shep
June 20, 2014
Jeanie Remembering your family in our prayers. Elvis and Cindy. Gilliam, MO
Melinda McGuire Kurtz
June 17, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. I have many memories of Larry when we were in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God hold you and comfort you in the coming days.
Cindy Nicholson Conrad
June 16, 2014
Jeanie and family, I was truly saddened hearing of the passing of Larry. He was one of the good guys, with a kind and loving heart. You have been so blessed to have had 39 years with someone who loved you so much and adored you. He will be greatly missed.
Lois Faulconer
June 16, 2014
So sorry to hear this sad news. I knew he wasn't well but it still is so sad. Please know my prayers are with you. My husband George died on April 10 so I understand the grief you are going through. God is our comforter.
June 16, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find support in family and friends that care so much for all of you.
Cathy and family (La Monte, MO)
June 16, 2014
Jeanie, my thought and prayers are with you and your entire family. You know how much Larry meant to me. I am truly going to miss our long visit when I would come back to LaMonte. We spent many hours talking and laughing about the past and how he was so proud of his children. He would just beam with pride when he talked about his grand-babies. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Donna Ross Motika
June 16, 2014
Our condolences to the family of Larry Whitworth. State Fair Floral
Hering Family
June 15, 2014
Jeanie & Kids, We are sorry about your loss of Larry. We are praying for you. Bill, Diane, and Trenny Hering
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