Larry Kelley

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Larry M. Kelley, age 92, of Joplin, Mo. passed away at Freeman Hospital West on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Larry was born July 4, 1931 to Rev. Thurman and Dora Kelley in Cassville, Mo. Larry resided at Silver Creek Assisted Living Center for the last 22 years.

He was employed with Mason-Woodard Mortuary for 22 years. Larry attended Forest Park Baptist Church. He was an avid collector of model trucks and was very proud of his extensive collection.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents as well as three brothers in law, Henry Kost, Jim Conger, and Rick Setser. Survivors include three sisters, Ruth Kost, Judy Phillips (Gary), and Linda Setser, all of Joplin. He is also survived by seven nieces and nephews, Greg Kost (Cindy), Jane Autry (Steve), Scott Phillips (Marlene), Steve Phillips (Kelly), Kelli Lawson (Mike), Lance Phillips, Brad Conger (Melissa), and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Mason-Woodard Chapel. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service. Burial will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are requested to the Joplin Humane Society in care of the Mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary of Joplin, Mo.