Larry Eugene Carter, 61, of Willard, MO passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Cox South Medical Center from complications of heart failure. He was born in Springfield, MO on Tuesday, June 14, 1960 to Diana Redden and Teddy Carter.

After graduating from Willard High School, Larry served 4 years in the Army, was stationed in Germany and earned an honorable discharge. He went to work in his parent's business, Ted's TV service, in sales and as the rental manager. After the business closed when his parents retired, he worked to help re-establish the electrical infrastructure in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and did other work in the construction industry. Following the deaths of his parents followed by his wife, Larry settled into a fairly solitary existence and lived out his years on the farm in Willard where he grew up. He enjoyed doing mechanical and carpentry work and other projects on the farm. Larry also took in and cared for a number of feral cats. He'll be remembered as a good and kind man with multiple talents and a quirky sense of humor.

Larry was predeceased by his wife Pam, his parents and one brother Gary Carter.

He is survived by one brother Jerry Carter (wife Deirdre) of Massachusetts, one stepson Tyler (partner Kira) and their two children of Battlefield, MO and two granddaughters Sara and Mary of Pittsburgh, PA.

A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802 with funeral services to follow at 2 PM. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the D.A.V. Auxiliary Unit 11, 2525 E. Division St., Springfield, MO 65803. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com

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D.A.V. Auxiliary Unit 11

2525 E. Division St.

Springfield, MO 65803