Larry J. Roland

Larry J. Roland, age 80, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Center Cemetery in Center, Missouri. Rev. Tim Goodman and Chaplain Mark Burkey will officiate. Born on January 3, 1945, in Hannibal, Missouri, Larry was the son of James Oliver "J.O." Roland and Genevieve (Foster) Roland. A proud lifelong resident of Hannibal, Larry was Christian by faith and lived a life marked by kindness, humor, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. Larry graduated from Hannibal High School in 1963 and began his career at Central Stone Rock Quarry in Huntington, Missouri in 1966. Starting in the scale house, Larry's dedication and leadership led him to become Vice President of Sales. He retired on December 30, 2011, after 45 years of service. In 2005, he served as President of the Missouri Limestone Producers Association and was an active board member for many years. Larry proposed to Beverly Gullion after a whirlwind romance that began with a blind date. After just two weeks of knowing each other, they were united in marriage on September 5, 1972. Their love story spanned over five decades, filled with laughter, adventure, and deep companionship. Beverly survives him. Larry is also survived by his five children: Tori Roland, Stacy (Jason) Roach, Kim Robinson, Darin Roland, and Nikki (Kyle) Sherman; his brother Jimmy (Joan) Roland; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Tori's children are Spencer Goewey and Dalton Goewey; Stacy's children are Chandler (Miranda) White, Andrew (Jordyn) White, Preston White, and Addilyn Roach; Kim's children are Logan Robinson and Kabren (Hailee) Robinson; Darin's child is Treysn Roland; and Nikki's children are William Johnson and Josey Johnson. Larry's great-grandchildren are Porter White, Banks White, James White, and Boudreaux "Beau" Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beth O'Hearn, and an infant son. Larry was a long-time member of Hannibal Country Club, Spring Lake Country Club in Quincy, Illinois, and the Hannibal Elks Club. He cherished winters in Fort Myers, Florida, annual golf trips to Biloxi, Mississippi with his buddies, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved sprint car and late model racing, playing cards, gambling, traveling, and spending time with friends. His favorite moments were those spent with family-vacations, poolside cookouts, and the joyful chaos of a full house on Edgewood. He was famous for his burgers and his teasing spirit, always quick with a smile and a laugh. Above all, Larry was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, Pampa and friend. He lived life to the fullest and left a legacy of love, laughter, and generosity. Pallbearers will be Larry's eight grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are his three granddaughters and four great-grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Loving Care Hospice, Bowling Green, Missouri or Center Cemetery, Center, Missouri.