Larry Thomas

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Mr. Larry Eugene Thomas, 69 of Southwest City, Missouri, departed this life on June 23, 2023, at his home in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 23, 1954. He graduated from John Jay High School in San Antonio, TX in 1972.








Larry served his county in the United States Army from 1982 to 1988, including a one year deployment to Korea. During his time in the military, he earned one Army Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, one Overseas Medal, two Letters of Commendation, one Marksman Rifle Badge and one Expert Grenade Badge.

He worked at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Noel, MO. From 1989 until his retirement in 2015 and ended his career as their materials Manager.

Larry was preceded in death by his mother Bobbye (Newman) Thomas.

Larry is survived by his wife of 23 years, Rebecca Thomas of the home, his children, daughter Angela Records and husband Dusty, of Wyandotte, OK.; daughter Crystal Boyt and husband Dan of Neosho, MO.; son Cody Kimbrough and wife Cynthia, of Ingleside, TX.; daughter Kiann Good and husband Nathan, of Southwest.; son Dylan Thomas and wife Kya, of Anderson, MO.; daughter Audriana Ashcraft and husband Perry, of Weatherford, OK.; daughter Sharla Beauford and husband Bryan, of Anderson, MO.; his twenty grandchildren, Tia Danae, Daryan Records, Alexis Records, Elijah Records, Tobin Boyt, Nora Boyt, Kylie Kimbrough, Aiden Kirby, Chloe Loomer, Christian Kimbrough, Logan Good, Kase Thomas, Ryley Ashcraft, Dexter Ashcraft, Zoey Ana Beauford, Mya Beauford, Evie Beauford, Carson Beauford, Zander Beauford and Oaklynn Beaufor; his mother-in-law Sue Newby; his brother Darrell Thomas; his sister Marsha Tharp; as well as a host of other family and friends who will dearly miss him.

 

Larry had the biggest heart and the smile to match. He never hesitated to help anyone around him in need. He lit up with joy when surrounded by his family, riding his Harley, or fishing. He passed many miles around the Ozarks with his wife behind him, enjoying the outdoors and supporting BACA and other organizations on his prized Road King. An avid fisherman, Larry moved to Grand Lake after retirement and spent much of his time on the water with family and close friends. He was the kindest, smartest man any of his children knew, though he would always respond that he was “just a man” and gave God the glory of anything good in him. He gave the absolute best hugs.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, June 29. 2023 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri. The family will be holding a private celebration of life at a later date. In remembrance of Larry’s life, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a charity close to his heart.