Larry Vernon Black, 73, of Versailles, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born September 22, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Alvin Vernon and Sarah Opal (Stotler) Black.
On February 27, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Dee Dee Ann Madderra. Together they shared the past twenty-five years of marriage.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Daniel M. Black; a brother, Dwight Black and a step-son, Travis Hahn.
Survivors include his wife, Dee Dee Black of the home; sons, Steven M. Black and wife Mary of Sedalia, Missouri, David W. Black and wife Karen of St. Louis, Missouri and Justin W. Hahn and wife Kristina of Boonville, Missouri; daughter, Natalie Hineman and husband Jimmy of Gravois Mills, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Duane H. Black of St. Louis, Missouri and Mark G. Black of Laurie, Missouri and a host of other relatives and friends.
Larry was a St. Louis County Police Officer having served on the Bomb and Arson Squad and in Homicide Investigations. He was a member of the St. Louis County Retired Police Association. He retired to the Lake of the Ozarks area.
He was a sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Blues. He was fond of the outdoors and liked fishing, hunting and shooting. He was also a coin collector and enjoyed wood working.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Saturday in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
