Larry Luther James

Larry Luther James, 73, of Cassville passed away Sept. 12 at his home. He was born June 8, 1947 in Sparks, Okla. the son of Elmer and Marie (Wallis) James, who preceded him in death. 
James grew up in Sparks, Okla. on the family farm. In 1965 he graduated from high school in Davenport, Okla.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  While in Oklahoma he worked at Worthington Pump in Shawnee and in 1982 moved to Cassville and worked for Garrett Manufacturing. Later he worked at Alvey and then George’s Processing. In his later years he became an electrician and worked for King Electric in Fayetteville, Ark.
Also preceding him in death were: sister, Patsy Quinn; a brother-in-law, Mark Melson; daughter, Lisa Bruton and a grandson.
He is survived by: his siblings, Don (Marlene) James of Shawnee, Okla., Carol Melson of Chandler, Okla. and Jesse (Diane) James of Davenport, Okla.; daughters, Stacy (Greg) Hodge of Cassville and Jana (TJ) Weatherford of Aurora; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services with military honors were held Sept. 16 at Hogeye Cemetery at Wheaton under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. The family received friends Tuesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus.