Larry Dean Green and twin sister, Ramona, were born on January 28, 1951 at the home of very proud parents, Raymond (Pat) Green and Edith (Jones) Green at the family farm near Fanchon, Missouri. It was a normal January day in Missouri. The temperature outside was in the low teens and the old wood stove full of wood, red hot on every side, trying to keep the house warm. Doctor Virgil Bailey was at the home to help with delivery.
Larry passed away on August 9, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with his family at his side.
Larry is survived by the love of his life, Ada Green and their fur baby, Patches; brother Jerry Green and his wife Virginia; sister, Patsy Briggs-Stubbs; twin sister, Ramona Coldiron; brother Bobby Green and wife Judy; sister-in-law, Becky Green; uncle Jimmy Jones and wife, Shirley, whom he loved deeply and shared love of many past times (including softball, baseball, watching John Wayne and Joel McCrae western movies and playing pitch); aunt Virginia Green; many nieces and nephews, great nephews, great nieces, and cousins.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Edith Green; grandparents, Charles and Nancy Green; Ivo and Ruth Jones; brothers, Jacky Green, Charles Green; brother-in-laws, Dwain Briggs, Henry Stubbs, and Jimmy Coldiron; sister-in-laws, Glenna Green, Jeannie Green; nephews, Alan Green and Bradley Green.
Larry spent many hours playing on the softball fields in and around West Plains. In the last few years he enjoyed playing pool with his buddies at the Senior Citizens Center in West Plains. Larry worked at Butler Furniture Store for over twenty years until they closed the business. He worked at Ozarks Medical Center until his retirement.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri with Reverend Aaron Fullerton officiating.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Peace Valley, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
August 11, 2025 @ 3:40 pm
Prayers for the family. Larry was a great neighbor and friend.
August 11, 2025 @ 4:10 pm
Larry was the sweetest person you ever wanted to meet. He was a great neighbor and friend. We worked together for many years talking daily. His mom was a treasure we often talked about. He will sadly be missed by all who knew him. May the Good Lord be with him and his families easing their pain and guiding them through this difficult time. Rest in Peace till we are all together again.
August 11, 2025 @ 4:12 pm
Sorry for loss of Larry. Remember him from men’s softball when Noble played with all the Green brothers. Prayers for all the family.
August 11, 2025 @ 4:52 pm
wonderful person… spent many hours on the softball field with him and his brother. Prayers for the family comfort.
August 11, 2025 @ 7:19 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Larry’s death. I’ve lost my Kansas traveling buddy. He was such a good man. Prayers for his family. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort.
August 13, 2025 @ 2:09 pm
Was proud to have been a co-worker of Larry’s at OMC/OZH. He always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed his job and would do anything to help someone.
May your memories bring you peace and comfort til you’re together again.
August 12, 2025 @ 6:05 am
That smile.,!! So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort.
August 12, 2025 @ 8:08 am
Larry was one of the kindest men I’ve ever known. I am so sorry for the loss and sadness you are all going through.
August 12, 2025 @ 10:15 am
To the Green Families,
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Larry and we extend our Deepest Sympathy to each of you at this time. May God provide strength, comfort, encouragement, and peace to each of you daily. We will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. Tim has wonderful memories of Larry having worked with him at OZH. Larry always had a smile, enjoyed his friends and family, and loved baseball(common thing for Tim and him to talk about on their breaks at OZH). He will be missed! May God bless each one of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Tim and Amber(Cozort)Redburn
August 12, 2025 @ 5:44 pm
Prayers and comfort for family and friends. Played man softball games with him. Always had a smile and kind words . RIP my friend.
August 13, 2025 @ 12:27 am
Ada so sorry for your loss. your friend Patti Hall-Smith from high school
August 13, 2025 @ 8:41 am
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for all your family.
August 13, 2025 @ 4:05 pm
So sorry for your loss. Pray for the family
August 14, 2025 @ 8:17 am
Yes, we truly had fun back in the day playing softball. Larry was a great person to cross paths with in life.Ada all the family so sorry for your loss.
August 14, 2025 @ 9:04 am
Sorry for your loss. I remember Larry from school.
August 15, 2025 @ 7:18 am
Larry Dean was a great man. My dad always speaks so fondly of him. I enjoyed greatly getting to see him whenever we drove south. He was so full of joy and light. Always had a nice thing to say, a joke to crack. Prayers for his surviving family. Wish the whole family could all live close by.
August 15, 2025 @ 7:29 am
Larry Dean was a wonderful man. My dad always speaks so fondly of him. I didn’t get to see him often but I could always tell he loved me when I did. Always told a joke, always gave a great hug. The last time I saw him was in 2017 and I remember it well. Wish the whole family could live closer. Prayers for the whole family. Love all of you dearly.
Darcy Lynn
August 15, 2025 @ 9:16 am
So very sorry, to hear about Larry. We spent many summers playing softball against one another. Larry was such a nice guy. Prayers for your family.
August 18, 2025 @ 3:09 am
Larry was a kind man and I enjoyed working with him at the hospital Sorry for your loss
August 19, 2025 @ 9:07 am
Larry was the greatest guy a person could ever asked to of known. Worked years at Butlers with him and became a very close friend. Love and prayers for all the family. Till we meet again ❤️. You will be truly missed