Larry Edie

Larry Nolan Edie, age 79, of Columbia, Missouri

Larry Nolan Edie, age 79, of Columbia, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

He was born November 1, 1942 in Exeter, Missouri the son of Everett and Viola (Towe) Edie.  On June 23, 1967 in Cassville, Missouri he was united in marriage to Joyce Reagan, who survives.  Also surviving are one son, Alan Edie and his wife Cindy of Columbia, Missouri; one daughter, Amy Edie of Columbia, Missouri; one brother, Doyle Edie of Exeter, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Alma Robbins of Exeter, Missouri and five grandchildren, Brett, Bryce, Kaylee, Noah and Liam Nolan.         

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Webb Edie; three sisters, Louise Hargus, Rosalie Richmond and Patricia Gentry and three brothers-in-law, Elston Hargus, Carl Richmond and Wilford Gentry.

Larry grew up and attended school in Exeter, Missouri graduating from Exeter High School.  After graduation he moved to Columbia, Missouri to work and was later drafted into the United States Army where he served in Vietnam for thirteen months.  After being discharged he met Joyce.  He was employed by Superior Supply Heating and Cooling in Columbia, Missouri in sales where he worked for many years.  Some of his favorite pastimes were camping, being outdoors, playing basketball and mowing.  He loved working but most of all he loved his family.  He was of the Baptist faith.

The family wants to especially thank the staff at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Community Living Center for the loving care Larry received while there.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.  Brother Tony Ball will conduct the services.