Larry L. Atkins, 84, Rea, Missouri; passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born on July 5, 1939 in Fillmore, Missouri to the late Willie and Annie (Ueligger) Atkins. Larry was a 1957 graduate of Rosendale High School
Mr. Atkins was a proud American and served his country in the Missouri Air National Guard from 1957-1959.
Larry devoted his life to civic duty, he was the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol for over thirty-four years and served as the Andrew County Presiding Commissioner for sixteen years.
Larry volunteered for the Rosendale Fire Department as well as for the Boy Scouts of America. He was active as central committee member of the Andrew Country Republican Party for several years and was a member of the Rosendale Christian Church.
Larry loved farming and tractor cruises. Larry never knew a stranger and looked forward to his frequent coffee shop visits and hosting family get togethers.
Larry married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Clements on April 25, 1958. They celebrated fifty-three years of marriage until her passing in 2011.
In addition to his wife and parents, Larry was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Mary Atkins and two brothers, Lloyd and Dean Atkins.
Larry is survived by his four sons, Bryan (Glenna) and Darryl of Rea; Monty (Wendy) of Bolckow and Kent of Rea; grandchildren, Dustin (Kourtnea), Ariel (Payden), Colby (Kaitlin), Heather Gary), Zachary, Bryan Tyler Atkins; great-grandchildren, Faith, Laine, Harper, Emmy, Addie, Wrenley and Wells; brother, Dale Atkins; sister-in-law, Yolanda Clements; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Service 1:30 PM Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel, where the family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, January 22, 2024.
Interment Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to North Andrew Scholarship Foundation.
