Larry Emerson Graham

Larry Emerson Graham, 81, of Willard, Mo., passed away, Friday, August 11, 2017, at Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab, Hollister, Mo. Larry was born July 9, 1936 in Rogers, Arkansas the son of Waldo Emerson and Vivalene (Brown) Graham. Larry loved to fish, play golf, go camping, and loved his church. He was a Structurial Detailer for many years. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; brother Kent Graham. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Howe) Graham of the home; daughter, Valerie Shetley of Oklahoma; three sons, Scott of Kentucky, Cary of Arkansas, Eric of Springfield, Mo., stepson, Clint Grounds of Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Visitation will be Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m., Funeral services will be Friday at the Orchard Crest Baptist church at 2 to 3 p.m. after the services Larry will be cremated and inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the: Orchard Crest Baptist Church (Silo Fund). His care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory, in Springfield, Mo.