Larry R. Jarvis, Sr., of Bokchito, Okla. passed from this life on Thursday, March 27, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born on Monday, Feb. 10, 1941 in Wortham, Mo. to Ralph H. and Ruth I. (Hughes) Jarvis.
He loved traveling, camping and RVing. He was a member of the Good Sams RVing Club and Holiday Ramblers Camping Club. He attended Leadwood Schools in Leadwood, Mo. and was a graduate of Murry State College in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was of the Baptist Faith.
He was a member of the Air Force and served from 1962 to 1966.
He married Marie T. (Borsari) on May 3, 1963 in Cape Cod, Mass.
He was preceded in death by his parents, niece Rhonda Bay and nephew Jeffrey Jarvis.
Survivors include his wife, Terrie of the home; sons: Larry R. Jarvis, Jr. and wife Carmella of Durant, Okla., Christopher S. Jarvis and wife Tracie of Bokchito, Okla., Bobby Simmons and wife Dee of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; brothers: Bobby G. Jarvis and wife Alice of Largo, Fla., Ronald B. Jarvis and wife Ina of Pevely, Mo., Glen Jarvis and wife Beverly of Bismark, Mo.; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. 
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice in Larry’s name.
It was per the request of Larry to opt for cremation services with no memorial celebration as of this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant
Phone (580) 916-9090
www.gordonfh.com.