With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Larry Hembree (Joplin, Missouri), born in Neosho, Missouri, who passed away on April 4, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Larry Hembree to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Paul Hembree and Delores "Dot" Hembree (Wren); his former life partner Carolyn Elizabeth Hembree; his wife Judy Hembree; and his brothers, Rick Hembree and Shane McWilliams.

He is survived by : his children, Robert Hembree (Gretta Terry), Rhonda Hembree (Dee Ann Marion), Reginald Hembree (Michelle Bates) and Rechelle Hembree (Carrie Bechtold). He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great grandson, and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 9th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary (3701 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 10th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the St. Louis Arc/Leisure Services Scholarship fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Or you can give by copying and pasting this link https://slarc.formstack.com into your browser and writing in the special instructions and notes box: Butch Hembree Scholarship fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mason - Woodard Mortuary & Crematory