Larry Wayne Smith, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence in Sedalia, MO.

Larry was born on October 4, 1941 in Knob Noster, MO, the son of Herman Smith and Mamie Wiley Smith.

On November 5, 1960, he was united in marriage to Iris Louise Fockler.

He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Mamie, his wife Iris, and his sister Eleanor Yvonne Viles.

Larry is survived by his children Jerry Smith (Teresa), Stephanie Amor (Brian), and Michelle Sprague (Rob); his grandchildren Jacob Smith, Nicholas Smith, Brandon Carpenter, Meghan Kimbler, Taylor Carpenter, Zachery Amor, Morgan Amor, Dade Sprague, and Landon Sprague; his great-grandchildren Callen, Oliver, and Brenner; as well as his sister Sandra Furaus.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, MO. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Graveside services will follow at Knob Noster Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and can be left in care of the funeral home.