Larry Stearns

Larry William Stearns, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Cox Medical Center, in Branson.

He was born Oct. 16, 1940, in Millersville to Lawrence William and Laura Seabaugh Stearns. In 1957, Larry met his future wife, Patricia Ann Oldham, on a nearby farm. Larry and Pat were married July 3, 1960, in Burfordville.

Larry and Pat moved to the nearby town of Jackson, and he was a supervisor at Superior Electric in Cape Girardeau. In addition, he worked for Blair Industries and Lee Rowan/Rubbermaid. After his retirement from Lee Rowan, Larry wanted to keep active and decided to go back to work at Schnucks in Cape Girardeau.

In 2010, Larry and Pat packed up their household and moved to Forsyth to be closer to their son and his family.

Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time outside. He liked competing in shooting matches as well as trading vehicles. His favorite activity was time spent with family. From processing meat to helping Bill with different projects, Larry enjoyed taking care of any needs his family might have.

To cherish his memory, he leaves his sweet wife, Patricia Stearns; brother Jeffery Lane (Carolyn) Stearns of Millersville; son, William E. (LaShell) Stearns of Walnut Shade; grandson Phillip A. (Nichole) Stearns; great-grandchildren, Kennedy A. and Theodore A. Stearns; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Cremation is in the care of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory of Branson.

If considering a memorial donation, the family suggests Hospice Compassus, 3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Suite 200, Branson MO 65616 or the donor’s church or charity.