Larry Laverne Blystone

Larry Laverne Blystone, 68, El Dorado Springs, was born Dec. 9, 1941, near El Dorado Springs to Ernest and Neoma Blystone and passed away Aug. 1, 2010, at his home.

Larry had many skills and always found work on farms, cooking at restaurants and with an oil exploration crew in Montana. When he returned to Missouri he worked at Barrington until his health forced him to take early retirement in 2001. His health declined since retirement until he became homebound several months ago. Recently Larry showed his sister a picture of Jesus and asked her if she knew Him. She replied yes and do you know Him? His answer was yes and I am ready to meet Him. He knew the end was near and was at peace about it.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1997.

Larry is survived by his mother, Neoma Blystone; and his four siblings - Cecil Blystone, Marty Bishop, Eva Spohn - El Dorado Springs, and Mary Zartman - of Florida; his five children - Jeffrey - of Washington, Rebecca - of Texas, Sally Ann and Neoma - of Pennsylvania, and William - of Nevada, MO; several grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services with interment under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs, began at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, in Coal Hill Cemetery with Randy Sheldon officiating.