Larry G. Pease

Larry G. Pease, age 57, of Center, MO passed away at 12:42 am Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.  

A memorial service will be held 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia, MO. Bro. Kenny Haddock will officiate. 

Visitation celebrating Larry's life will be held 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Wednesday at the Waters Funeral Home. 

Larry was born on February 6, 1965, in Mexico, MO the son of Ira Melvin and Helen Mae (Keller) Pease.

He was united in marriage to Krista Hildebrand on June 24, 1989, in Vandalia, MO 

Survivors include his wife, Krista Pease of Center, MO; brother, Darwyn Pease (Debbie) of rural Curryville, MO; sister, Helen Denise Noland of Vandalia, MO; brother-in-law, Troy Hildebrand (Carol) of Licking, MO; three nephews, Josh Pease (Emily), Caleb Pease (Sarah) and Austin Hildebrand; three nieces, Chelsa Shockley, Emily Ebers and Deanna Noland; and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Pease.

Larry graduated from Bowling Green High School with the class of 1983 where he was involved in FFA.  

Larry started his career at Ennis Implement and Jennings Implement in parts sales. He later delivered fuel for MFA and delivered parts for Yancey's for several years until his health forced him to retire.

He enjoyed restoring automobiles and drag racing them, some of his favorite cars were his 1977 Monte Carlo and a 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass.  Larry also had a interest in horseback riding and going on trail rides with his wife, Krista and other family and friends.  He most often could be found in his shop tinkering.  Larry was known around the area for working on carburetors and could fix and build just about anything if he put his mind to it.

Larry was a Baptist by faith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Bartison and Harold Humphrey

Memorial contributions may be made to Donor's Choice, in care of Waters Funeral Home. 

Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Larry's memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com