Larry M. Arnold

Arnold, Larry

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Larry M. Arnold, age 78, of Greenwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 26, 1947, in Newport, Washington, to the late C.E. and Dorothy Arnold.

Larry was united in marriage to his loving wife, Sharon K. (Hayes) Arnold, on December 4, 1966. Their union was blessed with two daughters. Larry retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 39 years of dedicated service. His life was anchored in his love for Jesus, his family, and his friends. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, watching sports and NASCAR, and attending his great-grandchildren’s sporting events.

Larry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon; his daughters, Kari (Mark) Devine and Melissa (Joe) Bayer; four grandchildren, Jacob, Rebecca, Darla, and Paul; and seven great-grandchildren, Kohen, Ruxin, Lucas, Corbin, Bennett, Finn, and Addie, who find comfort in knowing he is now in God’s presence.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 5, 2026, at Abundant Life Church, 414 S. Persels, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64081. The family will greet guests beginning at 9:30 a.m., with the service scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will follow the service. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Abundant Life Church.

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  1. David McCullough on December 23, 2025 at 9:28 pm

    Larry and I were the best of friends from high school until now. We had a lot of fun for over 60 years. He will be greatly missed.



  2. Mike Porter on December 24, 2025 at 6:12 am

    I met Larry in 1979 when I relocated to Kansas City from Fort Dodge, Iowa. Larry and I worked together on the Chicago & North Western Railroad, later the Union Pacific Railroad. We both worked together switching freight cars in the old Ohio Street Freight Yard. I enjoyed working with Larry, he was always a lot of fun and he had a million stories. I will miss Larry’s radiant smile. RIP Larry



  3. Wayne Maxwell on December 24, 2025 at 11:16 am

    Larry and I were in the same class in high school and we were good friends he will be missed when we have our class reunions.



  4. Chuck Lashbrook on December 24, 2025 at 2:11 pm

    Sharon and Family, our deepest condolences. Larry was a great person to have known and worked with over the years. I know he is at peace and will watch over his family still as he has over the many years you were together. Larry always talked about his family. Larry was so very proud of all of you. He would light up when he shared storyies about the girls and the grandkids. May your strenght in god give you the reassurace that someday the two of you will once again reunite in the lord.

    Chuck&Robin Lashbrook



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