Larry John Walters, formerly of Gallatin County

Larry John Walters, age 71, of Perryville, Missouri and formerly of Gallatin County, passed on this life Feb. 13, 2019 in the Riverview Nursing Home at the Park in St. Genevieve, Missouri, after an extended illness.

Larry was born in Eldorado on Aug. 4, 1947 to the late John W. and Velma D. (Cox) Walters. He graduated from Equality High School.

He then furthered his education, becoming a registered nurse and working many years in Paducah and St. Louis. He ran a dry cleaners in Perryville for many years before retiring.

In his early years he loved to fish and go boating, but in his later years his faith became very strong. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville where he sang in the choir. He was always helping others and will be missed by many.

Larry is survived by two aunts and numerous cousins and many friends.

The funeral service for Larry John Walters will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway with Father Steven Beatty officiating. The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. He will then be laid to rest with his parents at the Jones Cemetery near Ridgway.

Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the donors choice.

You may leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com