Larry Allen Gross, Reeds Spring, MO, son of Clarence and Martha (Fisher) Gross, was born December 25, 1936 in Halsey, NE and departed this life on October 6, 2019 at the age of 82.

Larry had been a resident of the area for nineteen years, moving here from Preston, MO.  Most people knew Larry as a very quiet man, but he had a very interesting life.  He served in the U.S. Navy and used his pay to purchase a dairy farm, which he operated for forty-two years.  He sold insurance, ran for State Representative and in his retirement years worked in Concessions at Silver Dollar City.

Larry is survived by his wife, Judy Gross of Reeds Spring, MO; two sons, Daniel Gross and wife, Tina of Springfield, MO and Samuel Gross and wife, Shannah of Battlefield, MO; three grandchildren, Matthew, Samantha and Eden and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Keystone Baptist Church Reeds Spring, MO with Pastor Mark Baker officiating.  Interment will be at a later date in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield, MO.  Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.