Larry D. Howard, 75, Savannah, Missouri; passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Mosaic Life Care, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on October 6, 1948 in Hamburg, Iowa to the late Hugh "Dot" Howard and Wanda (Blankenship) Howard.

He was a graduate of Hamburg High School and attended Clarinda Junior College.

Larry worked most of his life in the automotive industry as a parts manager and retired in 2016 from Dean Machinery.

On April 8, 1983 he married Rhonda Coats. They made their home in Rock Port, Mo, with their two daughters, Laurie and Dawn, and welcomed their son Zach to the family in 1984. In 1989, Rhonda and Larry moved to Savannah.

Larry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and loved his dogs and fish. He will be remembered for his love of life, the joy he brought to all who knew him, and his infectious smile. He could often be found piddling in the garage or tinkering with small engines. He was an avid collector, especially of model cars and baseball cards.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda and great- grandson, Seth Howard.

Larry is survived by his three children, Laurie Thompson (Chris), Dawn Howard and Zach Howard (Amberly); seven grandchildren, Steve Howard, Dom Wilkinson, Carson Thompson and Holden, Hudson, Henley and Harris Howard; niece and nephews, Josh, Riley and Abby; best friend "brother", Larry Clayton, as well as additional family members
and friends.

Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. Interment Bennett Lane Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 10:00 AM Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel, where the family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.