Larry E. Caudle (Lebanon)'s Obituary
On Friday, June 9, 2017, on a clear, blue sky morning, a host of angels descended from heaven and Larry Eugene Caudle was reunited with his loved ones who had previously passed. His death was a shock to the loved ones left behind, but they realize that he got his wish not to be a burden to anyone.
Larry was the son of Darrell E. and Wilma Jo Cromer Caudle, and was born June 22, 1950, in Lebanon, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Debra R. Brook, and Peggy Morris; and a niece, Lorissa Brook.
He is survived by a brother, Pete Cromer, and his wife, Terri, of Lebanon, Missouri; three sisters, Susan Brooks, of Paola, Kansas, Bonnie Osborn, and her husband, Danny, and Connie Miller, all of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Larry served in the U. S. Army straight out of high school and attained the rank of Sergeant with the Army Rangers. He loved jumping out of airplanes and instructing troops in the proper way to throw grenades. He was a Vietnam era veteran.
He worked for years as an auto body man and admitted his love for restoring his Chevy Chevelle and Monte Carlo.
He retired from Detroit Tool as a machinist and cherished the friendships he made there.
Larry had a kind, loving spirit and was a wonderful brother. He went to Georgia and took his sister, Debbie Brook, and stayed with her until her death. He returned home a changed man. He lost another sister, Peggy Morris, eighteen months later. Prior to his mother’s passing last year, he attended to her every need and was a wonderful son. He maintained his promise to his father to take care of his mother after his father’s passing in 1982. Larry was never quite the same after his mother’s death.
He became interested in politics during the last election and kept his promise to his mother that he wouldn’t vote for Hillary Clinton. He enjoyed the time he spent with his best friend, Jessie Fleming, and especially liked when they shared the two beloved dogs, Casper and Tiger.
Larry was a man of few words but did get his point across. He loved to watch the television program, Survivor, and thought the last season was the best he ever saw. He compared it to politics – outwit, outplay, outlast. He enjoyed having lunch with his sister, Connie, on Fridays and would discuss his work week and would “vent” his likes and dislikes.
He enjoyed listening to racing stories as told by his nephew and great-nephew. He was an extremely handsome man and had an incredible sense of humor and an infectious laugh.
Fly High, Larry!!
No services are planned at this time but arrangements are under the care and direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri.
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