Larry Gene Shockey
Larry Gene Shockey
Larry Gene Shockey, 59, Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away at 12:38 a.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at his home.
He was born May 29, 1962, at West Plains, Missouri, to Marvin Clayton Shockey and Wilma Abney Shockey. On March 7, 2002, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Karen Collins. Larry was a professional hunting guide. He was a big man with a big heart. Larry had a strong passion and love for the outdoors, getting young people into the outdoors and was in the National Hunters Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Shockey, of the family home; three children, Jessica Lynn Shockey, Willow Springs, Missouri, Tyler Collins, Ozark, Missouri and Zachary Shockey and wife, Erin, Rogersville, Missouri; four grandchildren; his mother, Wilma Shockey, Willow Springs, Missouri; one brother, Michael Shockey and wife, Jeanette, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
His father, grandparents, Reverend Bill and Virginia Abney and several aunts and uncles, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Kim Spencer
August 21, 2021 @ 1:48 am
I’m so sorry for your loss Michael and all your family! May Gods peace and comfort be with you all ! God Bless !!
joe and Linda Smith
August 21, 2021 @ 8:20 am
I worked with Larry in the summer of 1997, moving mobile homes. I enjoyed his quirky sense of humor, and strong work ethic. I am so sorry for your loss. Joe W. Smith
Renee Stephens
August 21, 2021 @ 4:03 pm
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family
Sending thoughts and prayers.
Love, Renee
John Hoover
August 24, 2021 @ 8:22 pm
I was so saddened to hear about Larry passing away.
He was on the first hunt I ever filmed in my 10 year career as a videographer. I hunted at the Roost in Aliceville Alabama with Larry while I filmed for USA outback show with Denny Snyder.
Larry was an amazing turkey Hunter, and I will never forget the morning he used his big bear paw of a hand to rough up his slate call because he didn’t have sand paper. I met up with Larry quite a few times over the years on different hunts, and sports shows.
I am so very sorry for the families loss of such a great, and memorable man. Again my sincere condolences ??
Aubrey
June 28, 2023 @ 2:25 pm
I love you papa Larry I miss you so much Momma misses fishing with you and Bubba misses hanging out with you I love you.