Larry Lee Caffey

Larry Caffey, 74, passed away quietly in his home on May 20, 2013 after a long illness. He was born April 26, 1939 in Springfield, Missouri. He has gone to a better place so that he can continue to watch over his family he always has. Larry will be sorely missed by his multitude of family and friends. Living another 19 years after he became sick, his strength, character, and love of life allowed him to continue on until now. Larry became a born again Christian at an early age, declaring his love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Many of his friends remember his a "a great fisherman", and he was. He hosted many fish frys' to which hundreds of his friends and family gathered to enjoy his catch and his larger than life personality. He mentored many people throughout his life, helping others to start their own businesses and achieve their own dreams. Larry served in the US Army for 3 years. While stationed in Germany he enjoyed a short wrestiling career where he became the light-middleweight Champion. After returning to the United States he found success as Vice-President of Mid-America Pet Foods and then opening up his own businesses Halfway Packing, Dana Trucking as well as owner and operator of his large cattle and horse ranch. Retirement was not in his vocabulary until he was forced into it by his failing health. Dad told me just days before his passing that he wanted his life to be celebrated, he did all of the things he wanted to do, saw all that he wanted to see, gave all that he had, and was ready to go home to the Lord. He said "I'm ready to go, don't mourn me but celebrate my life." His wishes were to be remembered not as a fisherman, but as an honest man whose integrity and honor was present in all that he did. He was a successful businessman, a loving husband, and the best father that there ever was. Larry spent 54 years of his life with my mother, Dana Mae. They have been true soul mates from the beginning, until the very end. Mother never left his side during his illness; she was steadfast in caring for his every need. Larry battled a long illness that finally did end his life. Larry leaves his wife Dana Mae; sons Larry Caffey Jr. and his wife Joyce and Herb Caffey and his wife Dawn; daughters Leslie Robinson and Michelle Keller; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters Beverly Long and her husband Jerry of Clinton, Missouri and Carolyn Dean of Republic, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, and many friends. No services will be held at this time. Memorials are suggested to the Convoy of Hope, 330 S. Patterson, Springfield, MO 65802 for the Moore, Oklahoma relief fund. Online condolences may be submitted at www.murrayfuneralhomes.com. PDF Printable Version

Larry Lee Caffey

April 26, 1939 - May 20, 2013