Larry Keith "Uncle Larry" Wathen 73 of Lathrop Missouri died Monday July 8, 2024, at Liberty Hospital.  Born on March 12, 1951, in Gallatin Missouri to Harmon F. and Edna M. (Brown) Wathen.  Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served over 20 plus years.  After retirement from the Navy, he worked as a truck driver.  Uncle Larry was a member of the VFW.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Bernice Davis and brother Denver Wathen.

Survivors include his brothers Donnie and Robert Wathen; sisters Shirley Justus, Rosalee Justus and Josephine Moorehouse; and his nieces and nephews.

Natural farewell under the direction of Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg Missouri.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com