Graveside funeral services with Full Military Honors for Larry Earl Amyx, 83, of McKinney, TX, will be held at 11am Saturday, April 1, 2017, in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, MO with Halbert Smith officiating.
Larry Earl Amyx, "Larry Boy" was born into the heart of the Ozarks on June 6, 1933, in West Plains, Missouri to loving parents, Dr. Lawrence and Linnie Amyx. He was an only child and the pride of his family.
Our precious Husband, Dad, Deda, and Papa passed from his earthly home into the arms of his Savior surrounded at home by his family on March 27, 2017. The common thread of a genuine love for life and a fierce love for his family was woven into everything he did, and evident to every person he came into contact with. His charisma and infectious laugh and smile lit up the room. He was truly the life of every party.
He had a work ethic that was one to be admired, working up until the final weeks of his passing at the age of 83. Larry passed from this earth with an unwavering love for Jesus Christ and a servant heart for his church. Larry learned the ropes as an entrepreneur from his doting father, Dr. Lawrence Amyx, who ran a successful dental practice. Larry spent much of his life running several businesses of his own.
After the tragic loss of his father at an early age, Larry and his mother moved to Eunice, New Mexico where he graduated from high school in 1951. Larry married Miss Betty Jean Roberts on February 20, 1953 and they began their family with the birth of Candice Jean ("Candy") in August of 1955. Lawrence Earl ("Butch") was welcomed in May of 1957, and then later, Shana Lynn in October of 1969.
Prior to the birth of Candy he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he honorably served from 1953 through 1956. His service with the marines took him to Japan where he served as a Sergeant with a helicopter transport squadron of the First Marine Aircraft Wing. He was described by his commanding officer as "neat" and having a "fine military bearing…extremely popular with his fellow marines and by his exemplary actions exerts a strong influence upon others" We could not have said it better ourselves.
Larry was exemplary and influential to us, more than he ever could know. Larry was a 32nd degree Mason and a lifelong member of the Shriners organization, having been a part of numerous children being accepted for care at the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. Hunting birds and catching fish were some of his favorite hobbies. Many of his days were spent floating down the river, skipping across a lake, or carrying a gun through a field of birds, enjoying nature and God's creation.
The Amyx family has a long history of selling Ford cars, owning a Ford garage for 80 years in Gainesville, Missouri, and Larry had a lifelong loyalty to the brand. If it wasn't a Ford (or a Mercury), he didn't trust it. Other business adventures included owning a dry cleaners and convenience stores in Harrison, Arkansas, as well as spending his last years running a successful appraisal company from his home.
His success in life wasn't marked by his business success or financial success. He found the things that made him happiest in life was being surrounded by all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved all of his "scrawny runts" with a fierce love, and was happiest just being all together. If you were in his presence, you were laughing until you cried. He had a language of his own of hilarious sayings and quotes, and could tell a story like no one else. He captivated his audience with his charisma and personality and made you feel at home when you were with him.
His dedication in any and everything he did was rare and admirable. He never ever forgot a birthday and you never failed to receive a card from him telling you how proud he was of you, and he meant it.
Larry married Melba Jean Fortenberry August 16, 2014 in McKinney, Texas, in a sweet ceremony in the church they loved. They spent their days traveling together and had many fun adventures including a trip to Hawaii in the last months of his life. She bravely held his hand in his final days, hours, and minutes. She was truly a blessing to him and all of his family as she cared for him and stood by him as a constant friend and faithful wife. She truly carried out their vows promising to care for him in sickness and in health.
The last few years of his life he was a devoted member of the Rockhill Church of Christ where he served as a deacon. His church family was truly a family to him, and he spoke of them with such love. He was a servant in the kingdom and had a deep desire to do what was right in the sight of God. It was Jesus that truly transformed him in to who he was: a kind, gentle, caring man. He was a success story of the greatest kind.
If his family could tell you one thing about Larry, it would be that he WAS love. Pure, simple love that spilled out of him in the twinkle of his eyes, the grab of your arm, the pull on your ear, the carefully written birthday card, the nickname he gave you or the worry over your life. His laughter and love leaves a hole in our hearts that cannot be replaced. We are left with his legacy of love and the life lessons he taught us just by being who he was.
In a letter written to him after the untimely passing of his father, Lawrence, it was said, "He is gone away, now, and Larry, your life is before you. Your dad loved you and had visions that by your future conduct and Christian character, you would bring much joy to your mom and him. You are made of the stuff it takes and I know you will bravely go forward with a resolve to make a good citizen. And I know, Larry, that every good thing in life you do will bring much joy to your dad in heaven." We know he meant his earthly father in heaven, but surely we know that he brought so much joy to his heavenly father.
We are better people that we knew him. And we will never ever forget the joy he brought us. We will see you again, Larry, Papa, Deda, Dad…see you up at the north end. Larry is survived by his wife Jean Amyx, children Candice McDougal, Lawrence Amyx and his wife Patty, Shana Acquisto and her husband Mike, Wesley Durham and his wife Tonya and Rodney, grandchildren Christy Hickenbotham and her husband Brian, Tori Cox and her husband Ryan, Amanda Kohandani, Erin Demoville and her usband Jordan, Beth Havlik and her husband Jeremy, Jessica Jacques and her husband Chris, Taylor, Tanner and Trevor Acquisto and Tyler and Dylan Durham and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Betty Amxy.
The family will receive friends for a visitation Wednesday, March 29, 2017, from 6-8PM at Allen Family Funeral Options. A funeral service to honor Larry's life and bring glory to the Lord will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 11AM at Rockhill Church of Christ 9426 Rockhill Pkwy, Frisco, Texas. Larry will be laid to rest in his hometown of West Plains, Missouri at Oak Lawn Cemetery with his wife Betty. Local arrangements are by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
Larry Earl Amyx, "Larry Boy" was born into the heart of the Ozarks on June 6, 1933, in West Plains, Missouri to loving parents, Dr. Lawrence and Linnie Amyx. He was an only child and the pride of his family.
Our precious Husband, Dad, Deda, and Papa passed from his earthly home into the arms of his Savior surrounded at home by his family on March 27, 2017. The common thread of a genuine love for life and a fierce love for his family was woven into everything he did, and evident to every person he came into contact with. His charisma and infectious laugh and smile lit up the room. He was truly the life of every party.
He had a work ethic that was one to be admired, working up until the final weeks of his passing at the age of 83. Larry passed from this earth with an unwavering love for Jesus Christ and a servant heart for his church. Larry learned the ropes as an entrepreneur from his doting father, Dr. Lawrence Amyx, who ran a successful dental practice. Larry spent much of his life running several businesses of his own.
After the tragic loss of his father at an early age, Larry and his mother moved to Eunice, New Mexico where he graduated from high school in 1951. Larry married Miss Betty Jean Roberts on February 20, 1953 and they began their family with the birth of Candice Jean ("Candy") in August of 1955. Lawrence Earl ("Butch") was welcomed in May of 1957, and then later, Shana Lynn in October of 1969.
Prior to the birth of Candy he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he honorably served from 1953 through 1956. His service with the marines took him to Japan where he served as a Sergeant with a helicopter transport squadron of the First Marine Aircraft Wing. He was described by his commanding officer as "neat" and having a "fine military bearing…extremely popular with his fellow marines and by his exemplary actions exerts a strong influence upon others" We could not have said it better ourselves.
Larry was exemplary and influential to us, more than he ever could know. Larry was a 32nd degree Mason and a lifelong member of the Shriners organization, having been a part of numerous children being accepted for care at the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. Hunting birds and catching fish were some of his favorite hobbies. Many of his days were spent floating down the river, skipping across a lake, or carrying a gun through a field of birds, enjoying nature and God's creation.
The Amyx family has a long history of selling Ford cars, owning a Ford garage for 80 years in Gainesville, Missouri, and Larry had a lifelong loyalty to the brand. If it wasn't a Ford (or a Mercury), he didn't trust it. Other business adventures included owning a dry cleaners and convenience stores in Harrison, Arkansas, as well as spending his last years running a successful appraisal company from his home.
His success in life wasn't marked by his business success or financial success. He found the things that made him happiest in life was being surrounded by all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved all of his "scrawny runts" with a fierce love, and was happiest just being all together. If you were in his presence, you were laughing until you cried. He had a language of his own of hilarious sayings and quotes, and could tell a story like no one else. He captivated his audience with his charisma and personality and made you feel at home when you were with him.
His dedication in any and everything he did was rare and admirable. He never ever forgot a birthday and you never failed to receive a card from him telling you how proud he was of you, and he meant it.
Larry married Melba Jean Fortenberry August 16, 2014 in McKinney, Texas, in a sweet ceremony in the church they loved. They spent their days traveling together and had many fun adventures including a trip to Hawaii in the last months of his life. She bravely held his hand in his final days, hours, and minutes. She was truly a blessing to him and all of his family as she cared for him and stood by him as a constant friend and faithful wife. She truly carried out their vows promising to care for him in sickness and in health.
The last few years of his life he was a devoted member of the Rockhill Church of Christ where he served as a deacon. His church family was truly a family to him, and he spoke of them with such love. He was a servant in the kingdom and had a deep desire to do what was right in the sight of God. It was Jesus that truly transformed him in to who he was: a kind, gentle, caring man. He was a success story of the greatest kind.
If his family could tell you one thing about Larry, it would be that he WAS love. Pure, simple love that spilled out of him in the twinkle of his eyes, the grab of your arm, the pull on your ear, the carefully written birthday card, the nickname he gave you or the worry over your life. His laughter and love leaves a hole in our hearts that cannot be replaced. We are left with his legacy of love and the life lessons he taught us just by being who he was.
In a letter written to him after the untimely passing of his father, Lawrence, it was said, "He is gone away, now, and Larry, your life is before you. Your dad loved you and had visions that by your future conduct and Christian character, you would bring much joy to your mom and him. You are made of the stuff it takes and I know you will bravely go forward with a resolve to make a good citizen. And I know, Larry, that every good thing in life you do will bring much joy to your dad in heaven." We know he meant his earthly father in heaven, but surely we know that he brought so much joy to his heavenly father.
We are better people that we knew him. And we will never ever forget the joy he brought us. We will see you again, Larry, Papa, Deda, Dad…see you up at the north end. Larry is survived by his wife Jean Amyx, children Candice McDougal, Lawrence Amyx and his wife Patty, Shana Acquisto and her husband Mike, Wesley Durham and his wife Tonya and Rodney, grandchildren Christy Hickenbotham and her husband Brian, Tori Cox and her husband Ryan, Amanda Kohandani, Erin Demoville and her usband Jordan, Beth Havlik and her husband Jeremy, Jessica Jacques and her husband Chris, Taylor, Tanner and Trevor Acquisto and Tyler and Dylan Durham and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Betty Amxy.
The family will receive friends for a visitation Wednesday, March 29, 2017, from 6-8PM at Allen Family Funeral Options. A funeral service to honor Larry's life and bring glory to the Lord will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 11AM at Rockhill Church of Christ 9426 Rockhill Pkwy, Frisco, Texas. Larry will be laid to rest in his hometown of West Plains, Missouri at Oak Lawn Cemetery with his wife Betty. Local arrangements are by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
Graveside funeral services with Full Military Honors for Larry Earl Amyx, 83, of McKinney, TX, will be held at 11am Saturday, April 1, 2017, in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, MO with Halbert Smith officiating.
Larry Earl Amyx, "Larry Boy" was born into the heart of the Ozarks on June 6, 1933, in West Plains, Missouri to loving parents, Dr. Lawrence and Linnie Amyx. He was an only child and the pride of his family.
Our precious Husband, Dad, Deda, and Papa passed from his earthly home into the arms of his Savior surrounded at home by his family on March 27, 2017. The common thread of a genuine love for life and a fierce love for his family was woven into everything he did, and evident to every person he came into contact with. His charisma and infectious laugh and smile lit up the room. He was truly the life of every party.
He had a work ethic that was one to be admired, working up until the final weeks of his passing at the age of 83. Larry passed from this earth with an unwavering love for Jesus Christ and a servant heart for his church. Larry learned the ropes as an entrepreneur from his doting father, Dr. Lawrence Amyx, who ran a successful dental practice. Larry spent much of his life running several businesses of his own.
After the tragic loss of his father at an early age, Larry and his mother moved to Eunice, New Mexico where he graduated from high school in 1951. Larry married Miss Betty Jean Roberts on February 20, 1953 and they began their family with the birth of Candice Jean ("Candy") in August of 1955. Lawrence Earl ("Butch") was welcomed in May of 1957, and then later, Shana Lynn in October of 1969.
Prior to the birth of Candy he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he honorably served from 1953 through 1956. His service with the marines took him to Japan where he served as a Sergeant with a helicopter transport squadron of the First Marine Aircraft Wing. He was described by his commanding officer as "neat" and having a "fine military bearing…extremely popular with his fellow marines and by his exemplary actions exerts a strong influence upon others" We could not have said it better ourselves.
Larry was exemplary and influential to us, more than he ever could know. Larry was a 32nd degree Mason and a lifelong member of the Shriners organization, having been a part of numerous children being accepted for care at the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. Hunting birds and catching fish were some of his favorite hobbies. Many of his days were spent floating down the river, skipping across a lake, or carrying a gun through a field of birds, enjoying nature and God's creation.
The Amyx family has a long history of selling Ford cars, owning a Ford garage for 80 years in Gainesville, Missouri, and Larry had a lifelong loyalty to the brand. If it wasn't a Ford (or a Mercury), he didn't trust it. Other business adventures included owning a dry cleaners and convenience stores in Harrison, Arkansas, as well as spending his last years running a successful appraisal company from his home.
His success in life wasn't marked by his business success or financial success. He found the things that made him happiest in life was being surrounded by all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved all of his "scrawny runts" with a fierce love, and was happiest just being all together. If you were in his presence, you were laughing until you cried. He had a language of his own of hilarious sayings and quotes, and could tell a story like no one else. He captivated his audience with his charisma and personality and made you feel at home when you were with him.
His dedication in any and everything he did was rare and admirable. He never ever forgot a birthday and you never failed to receive a card from him telling you how proud he was of you, and he meant it.
Larry married Melba Jean Fortenberry August 16, 2014 in McKinney, Texas, in a sweet ceremony in the church they loved. They spent their days traveling together and had many fun adventures including a trip to Hawaii in the last months of his life. She bravely held his hand in his final days, hours, and minutes. She was truly a blessing to him and all of his family as she cared for him and stood by him as a constant friend and faithful wife. She truly carried out their vows promising to care for him in sickness and in health.
The last few years of his life he was a devoted member of the Rockhill Church of Christ where he served as a deacon. His church family was truly a family to him, and he spoke of them with such love. He was a servant in the kingdom and had a deep desire to do what was right in the sight of God. It was Jesus that truly transformed him in to who he was: a kind, gentle, caring man. He was a success story of the greatest kind.
If his family could tell you one thing about Larry, it would be that he WAS love. Pure, simple love that spilled out of him in the twinkle of his eyes, the grab of your arm, the pull on your ear, the carefully written birthday card, the nickname he gave you or the worry over your life. His laughter and love leaves a hole in our hearts that cannot be replaced. We are left with his legacy of love and the life lessons he taught us just by being who he was.
In a letter written to him after the untimely passing of his father, Lawrence, it was said, "He is gone away, now, and Larry, your life is before you. Your dad loved you and had visions that by your future conduct and Christian character, you would bring much joy to your mom and him. You are made of the stuff it takes and I know you will bravely go forward with a resolve to make a good citizen. And I know, Larry, that every good thing in life you do will bring much joy to your dad in heaven." We know he meant his earthly father in heaven, but surely we know that he brought so much joy to his heavenly father.
We are better people that we knew him. And we will never ever forget the joy he brought us. We will see you again, Larry, Papa, Deda, Dad…see you up at the north end. Larry is survived by his wife Jean Amyx, children Candice McDougal, Lawrence Amyx and his wife Patty, Shana Acquisto and her husband Mike, Wesley Durham and his wife Tonya and Rodney, grandchildren Christy Hickenbotham and her husband Brian, Tori Cox and her husband Ryan, Amanda Kohandani, Erin Demoville and her usband Jordan, Beth Havlik and her husband Jeremy, Jessica Jacques and her husband Chris, Taylor, Tanner and Trevor Acquisto and Tyler and Dylan Durham and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Betty Amxy.
The family will receive friends for a visitation Wednesday, March 29, 2017, from 6-8PM at Allen Family Funeral Options. A funeral service to honor Larry's life and bring glory to the Lord will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 11AM at Rockhill Church of Christ 9426 Rockhill Pkwy, Frisco, Texas. Larry will be laid to rest in his hometown of West Plains, Missouri at Oak Lawn Cemetery with his wife Betty. Local arrangements are by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
Larry Earl Amyx, "Larry Boy" was born into the heart of the Ozarks on June 6, 1933, in West Plains, Missouri to loving parents, Dr. Lawrence and Linnie Amyx. He was an only child and the pride of his family.
Our precious Husband, Dad, Deda, and Papa passed from his earthly home into the arms of his Savior surrounded at home by his family on March 27, 2017. The common thread of a genuine love for life and a fierce love for his family was woven into everything he did, and evident to every person he came into contact with. His charisma and infectious laugh and smile lit up the room. He was truly the life of every party.
He had a work ethic that was one to be admired, working up until the final weeks of his passing at the age of 83. Larry passed from this earth with an unwavering love for Jesus Christ and a servant heart for his church. Larry learned the ropes as an entrepreneur from his doting father, Dr. Lawrence Amyx, who ran a successful dental practice. Larry spent much of his life running several businesses of his own.
After the tragic loss of his father at an early age, Larry and his mother moved to Eunice, New Mexico where he graduated from high school in 1951. Larry married Miss Betty Jean Roberts on February 20, 1953 and they began their family with the birth of Candice Jean ("Candy") in August of 1955. Lawrence Earl ("Butch") was welcomed in May of 1957, and then later, Shana Lynn in October of 1969.
Prior to the birth of Candy he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he honorably served from 1953 through 1956. His service with the marines took him to Japan where he served as a Sergeant with a helicopter transport squadron of the First Marine Aircraft Wing. He was described by his commanding officer as "neat" and having a "fine military bearing…extremely popular with his fellow marines and by his exemplary actions exerts a strong influence upon others" We could not have said it better ourselves.
Larry was exemplary and influential to us, more than he ever could know. Larry was a 32nd degree Mason and a lifelong member of the Shriners organization, having been a part of numerous children being accepted for care at the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. Hunting birds and catching fish were some of his favorite hobbies. Many of his days were spent floating down the river, skipping across a lake, or carrying a gun through a field of birds, enjoying nature and God's creation.
The Amyx family has a long history of selling Ford cars, owning a Ford garage for 80 years in Gainesville, Missouri, and Larry had a lifelong loyalty to the brand. If it wasn't a Ford (or a Mercury), he didn't trust it. Other business adventures included owning a dry cleaners and convenience stores in Harrison, Arkansas, as well as spending his last years running a successful appraisal company from his home.
His success in life wasn't marked by his business success or financial success. He found the things that made him happiest in life was being surrounded by all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved all of his "scrawny runts" with a fierce love, and was happiest just being all together. If you were in his presence, you were laughing until you cried. He had a language of his own of hilarious sayings and quotes, and could tell a story like no one else. He captivated his audience with his charisma and personality and made you feel at home when you were with him.
His dedication in any and everything he did was rare and admirable. He never ever forgot a birthday and you never failed to receive a card from him telling you how proud he was of you, and he meant it.
Larry married Melba Jean Fortenberry August 16, 2014 in McKinney, Texas, in a sweet ceremony in the church they loved. They spent their days traveling together and had many fun adventures including a trip to Hawaii in the last months of his life. She bravely held his hand in his final days, hours, and minutes. She was truly a blessing to him and all of his family as she cared for him and stood by him as a constant friend and faithful wife. She truly carried out their vows promising to care for him in sickness and in health.
The last few years of his life he was a devoted member of the Rockhill Church of Christ where he served as a deacon. His church family was truly a family to him, and he spoke of them with such love. He was a servant in the kingdom and had a deep desire to do what was right in the sight of God. It was Jesus that truly transformed him in to who he was: a kind, gentle, caring man. He was a success story of the greatest kind.
If his family could tell you one thing about Larry, it would be that he WAS love. Pure, simple love that spilled out of him in the twinkle of his eyes, the grab of your arm, the pull on your ear, the carefully written birthday card, the nickname he gave you or the worry over your life. His laughter and love leaves a hole in our hearts that cannot be replaced. We are left with his legacy of love and the life lessons he taught us just by being who he was.
In a letter written to him after the untimely passing of his father, Lawrence, it was said, "He is gone away, now, and Larry, your life is before you. Your dad loved you and had visions that by your future conduct and Christian character, you would bring much joy to your mom and him. You are made of the stuff it takes and I know you will bravely go forward with a resolve to make a good citizen. And I know, Larry, that every good thing in life you do will bring much joy to your dad in heaven." We know he meant his earthly father in heaven, but surely we know that he brought so much joy to his heavenly father.
We are better people that we knew him. And we will never ever forget the joy he brought us. We will see you again, Larry, Papa, Deda, Dad…see you up at the north end. Larry is survived by his wife Jean Amyx, children Candice McDougal, Lawrence Amyx and his wife Patty, Shana Acquisto and her husband Mike, Wesley Durham and his wife Tonya and Rodney, grandchildren Christy Hickenbotham and her husband Brian, Tori Cox and her husband Ryan, Amanda Kohandani, Erin Demoville and her usband Jordan, Beth Havlik and her husband Jeremy, Jessica Jacques and her husband Chris, Taylor, Tanner and Trevor Acquisto and Tyler and Dylan Durham and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Betty Amxy.
The family will receive friends for a visitation Wednesday, March 29, 2017, from 6-8PM at Allen Family Funeral Options. A funeral service to honor Larry's life and bring glory to the Lord will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 11AM at Rockhill Church of Christ 9426 Rockhill Pkwy, Frisco, Texas. Larry will be laid to rest in his hometown of West Plains, Missouri at Oak Lawn Cemetery with his wife Betty. Local arrangements are by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
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