Larry D. Strange, 82, of Smithville, MO passed away May 6, 2026.
He was born on April 1, 1944, to John E. and Ruby (Taul) Strange in Smithville, MO. Larry grew up in Kearney, MO and in 1962 he graduated from Kearney High School where he was on the 1961 State Championship Basketball Team.
On July 22, 1972, he was united in marriage to Nora. After their marriage they lived in Independence, MO and in 1974 they moved to Smithville, MO where they made their home.
Larry was an American Family Insurance Agent for 47 years and was a member of the Kearney Trust Board of Directors for 20 years. He was one of the founding members of Water District #9 that was established in the late 70’s.
Larry attended Mt. Olivet Christian Church. He enjoyed going to Smithville Lake, Lake of the Ozarks, their lake home and boating with his family and friends. He also enjoyed going on trips with their Corvette Club and golfing. Most of all he loved being a family man.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruby Strange, his sister Rhoda Jane Strange and his brother Jack Strange.
Larry is survived by his wife Nora Strange; his children Chery (Ron) Besette, Cindy (Dan) Owen, Catherine Ann Strange-Manroe, Bill (fiancé Stephanie) Thomas, and Carrie (Mark) Suess; grandchildren Brianna (Mike) Collins, Amy (Nathan) Harper, Matt (Michelle) Owen, Luke (Emily) Owen, Stephen (fiancé Alexandra) Owen, Caleb (Ali) Owen, Aubrey Manroe, Grant Manroe, Samantha (Matt) Thomas-Cooper, Anthony Aron (fiancé Oliva) Thomas, Gillya Thomas, Alyssa Thomas and Austin Suess; 16 great-grandchildren; brother Don Strange; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with Funeral Services at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 11th at Mt. Olivet Christian Church in Smithville. Burial will be at Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
