October 5, 1945-February 19, 2026

Larry Joe King, 80, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW Post 5675 in Odessa, MO, at 4:00p.m., on Saturday, February 28, 2026, to share a meal, stories, laughter, and memories in true Larry fashion. Memorials are suggested to Toni Skelton. Memories and condolences may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH. com

or on the funeral home’s Facebook page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816633-5524.

Larry was born on October 5, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Murray and Helen (Barker) King.