Larry Wade Bayliff, 88, Kimberling City, died peacefully February 27, 2025 at The Methodist Manor Nursing Home.

He was born October 29, 1936 on a farm outside Springfield, the son of Aaron (Tot) and Edna Bayliff.

He graduated Senior (Central) High School where he excelled in sports, especially baseball, and was a member of the Future Farmers of America. He attended Missouri Teachers College and was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Larry was a member of Oakland Methodist Church, The Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, rising to Exulted Ruler and Shriners Abu Temple Springfield.

Beloved father, preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean (Tindell) Bayliff, leaves behind 2 children, Larry (Butch) Bayliff, daughter Janet Lynn Bayliff, 2 stepsons, John and Jim Tindell.

Other survivors include one sister, Janice Wilson, two brothers Terry and Randy Bayliff as well as many grandchildren nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 12pm Saturday April 12th in Kimberling City Methodist Church, 57 Center Street, Kimberling City, Missouri 65686. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to: Kimberling City Methodist Church, PO Box 10, Kimberling City, MO 65686