In Remembrance Of
Larry Strange
Larry D. Strange, 82, of Smithville, MO passed away May 6, 2026.
He was born on April 1, 1944, to John E. and Ruby (Taul) Strange in Smithville, MO. Larry grew up in Kearney, MO and in 1962 he graduated from Kearney High School where he was on the 1961 State Championship Basketball Team.
On July 22, 1972, he was united in marriage to Nora. After their marriage they lived in Independence, MO and in 1974 they moved to Smithville, MO where they made their home.
Larry was an American Family Insurance Agent for 47 years, was a member of the Kearney Trust Board of Directors for 20 years and was on the Clay County Sheriff’s Board. He was one of the founding members of Water District #9 that was established in the late 70’s.
Larry attended Mt. Olivet Christian Church. He enjoyed going to Smithville Lake, Lake of the Ozarks, their lake home and boating with his family and friends. He also enjoyed going on trips with their Corvette Club and golfing. Most of all he loved being a family man.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruby Strange, his sister Rhoda Jane Strange and his brother Jack Strange.
Larry is survived by his wife Nora Strange; his children Chery (Ron) Besette, Cindy (Dan) Owen, Catherine Ann Strange-Manroe, Bill (fiancé Stephanie) Thomas, and Carrie (Mark) Suess; grandchildren Brianna (Mike) Collins, Amy (Nathan) Harper, Matt (Michelle) Owen, Luke (Emily) Owen, Stephen (fiancé Alexandra) Owen, Caleb (Ali) Owen, Aubrey Manroe, Grant Manroe, Samantha (Matt) Thomas-Cooper, Anthony Aron (fiancé Oliva) Thomas, Gillya Thomas, Alyssa Thomas and Austin Suess; 16 great-grandchildren; brother Don Strange; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with Funeral Services at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 11th at Mt. Olivet Christian Church in Smithville.
Burial will be at Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
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Service Details
Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery, Smithville, MO.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, May 11th at Mt. Olivet Christian Church, Smithville, MO.
1:30 p.m. Monday, May 11th at Mt. Olivet Christian Church, Smithville, MO.
Comments & condolences
7 comments
Aubrey
I’m going to miss you grandpa. I’m here for you grammy 🫶🏽
Jim and Barbara Hagen
Nora and family , so sorry for. your loss. . . Prayers for you all.
Jim & Barb
Jeff & Trudy Anderson
So sorry for this terrible loss. Larry was such a good guy always get up and go and great sense of humor. He will be so missed. Our prayers are with the family and mostly Nora and the kids. It’s gonna take a long time to get through this love you guys so much.
Jerry Fullington
Nora and Family, So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a dear friend for many years. We had many good times. Also sorry we never got to gather for our visit last year. God bless you and your Family. Jerry and Kay
Ralph McLaughlin
To Nora and the rest of the family, we are very sorry for the loss. Just know he fought really hard to stay around. He was a dedicated husband and father for a combined family, he handled the challenges with great pride and was loved by everyone. He definitely left his mark on the people he met, all positive, the world was a better place with him in it. He will be greatly missed. Mac and Marilyn
Ralph McLaughlin and Marilyn McLaughlin
A great neighbor and friend since 1971, always a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed. He fought really hard to overcome his health issues to the very end. Proud to have known him and help share good times together. Mac and Marilyn
Betsy Maclaren
Nora, I just saw this post….wishing I could give you a long comforting huggg 😟 Hoping you will feel peace and love from your family and friends. Please reach out if you need ok? Love you both