Larry graduated from Lamar High School in 1970. He started work at a local service station, then was employed by Thorco Industries. He started his career in law enforcement in 1971, first working for the Lamar Police Department, then continuing with the Barton County Sheriff’s Department. He retired as a Chief Reserve Deputy in 2008, working under five elected sheriffs.
Also in 1971 he joined the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department. He held many positions, including Captain, Assistant Chief and ended his career as Chief. In 1974 he became an EMT for the Barton County Ambulance District. Larry became a paramedic in 1981 and in 1995 he was promoted to the District Manager.
Within his time in Public Service Larry was on the Board of Directors for the Missouri State Ambulance Association, also serving on the Southwest Missouri Medical Service Advisory Committee which reports to the Governor. He also served on the Barton County Alert Squad, Barton County Emergency Management Service and the Fire Chiefs Association.
Larry was recently honored by Mayor Kent Harris, as well as the House of Representatives for his 49 years of service to the community of Lamar, Missouri and Barton County. The Mayor proclaimed August 1 as a day of recognition to Chief Larry Beatty.
Surviving are his children, Carla Evans (Charles) of Liberal, MO, his son, Brian Beatty (Deedra) of Carthage, MO; his grandchildren, Ashley Ehlmann (Tom), Shannen Evans, Tiffany Evans, Brianna Evans, Blake Beatty, Kade Beatty and one great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Ehlmann. Also surviving are his mother, Mable Freedle Beatty; one sister, Betty Saferite (Frank) and one brother, Gary Beatty (Betty). Larry was preceded in death by his father.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at Lamar Memorial Hall, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lamar Fire Department in his remembrance.
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