Larry Wayne Shelton, 64, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Sunday January 18th, 2015 peacefully at home from a short illness.
He was born on August 15, 1950 in Ava, MO, to Howard and Eunice (Young) Shelton.
Larry is survived by his sister JoAnn (Souder) Anderson and her husband Wayne Anderson of Ava, MO.; his brother Roy Souder of Ava, MO,; brother Ben Shelton of Ava; sister Dixie (Shelton) Phipps of Springfield, MO and his nieces, nephews, and several relatives and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; sister Joyce Souder, of Springfield, MO.; and brother Robert Souder of Davenport, IA.
Larry retired from the Springfield Public School District. He loved to go fishing and hunting including mushroom hunting. He loved his siblings and his family and friends. Larry was always willing to help. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
A visitation will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday January 21, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with a funeral service at 12:00 pm. A Graveside service will follow in the Ava Cemetery, Ava, MO.