Larry D. Miller

May 3, 1940 - April 30, 2020

Larry Don Miller, age 79, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri (formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri) passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2020. He was born on May 3, 1940 in Albany, Missouri, the first of two sons born to Henry and Marjorie (Gibson) Miller, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended church services at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, Missouri. Larry enjoyed a wonderful and carefree childhood growing up in Albany playing with his brother David and his many cousins. He was a member of the 1958 graduation class of Jameson High School in Jameson, Missouri. Larry went on to attend Northwest Missouri State University and also served in the Missouri National Guard. Moving to the Kansas City, Missouri area in 1959, Larry went to work for Vendo Company. He also worked for Foxx Equipment Company from 1973 to 1975. In 1975, he established the L & M Beverage Company. He was the sole proprietor of that business until his retirement in 2016. At present, he was a sales consultant for Bevco out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As an avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting game, from birds to larger species and traveled to many states creating his hunting memories. Fishing was another of his favorite pastimes. He often reminisced about his Alaska salmon fishing trips, as well as all the Lake of the Ozarks fishing outings with friends and family. Larry could also be seen out on the golf course participating in a friendly but competitive round or simply being carefree on a boat ride on the Lake of the Ozarks. Larry is survived by Marilyn of the home; three children from his marriage to Suzan (Ethridge) Miller, daughter Traci Silvey (husband Mike) and sons Ryan Miller and Phillip Miller; six grandchildren, Morgan Miller, Spencer Silvey, Sophie Silvey, Sebastian Silvey, Valentina Miller and Gwendolyn Miller; one brother, David Miller (wife Jackie); two nieces, Jennifer Miller and Dana Miller; and many extended family and friends. He was king of the one-liners and always said, “he would rather be lucky than good any day.” Larry was loved by so many. His warm and friendly smile will be missed forever. A celebration of Larry’s life will held in the summer of 2020. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.