Obituary for Larry R. Hanning Larry R. Hanning, 78, of Burfordville, Missouri died Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. He was born September 13, 1939 in Cape Girardeau to Ruel L. and Martha E. Hitt Hanning. He and Sharon Cobb were married September 10, 1967 at Vandalia, Missouri.
Larry graduated from Jackson High School in 1957. He then served in the Marine Corps three years from 1957 to 1960. He worked on a tow boat three years.
In 1972, Larry graduated from University of Missouri in Columbia with a Master of Science. He was an entomologist for the State of Missouri, Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division from 1972-2005. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and Gideons International.
He was active in jail ministry at Cape County Jail and prison ministry at Charleston. Larry never forgot the awesomeness of what Jesus did for him at the cross, and devoted much time to proclaiming Jesus to the lost wherever he happened to be, even traveling to the Philippines three times, as well as China, Brazil and Mexico. He also traveled to Uganda and Kenya with Hope Seeds.
His hobbies included gardening and witnessing for Jesus. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hanning of Burfordville and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a younger brother, David Hanning.
Friends may call 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau and 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church. Funeral service will be at at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville with the Rev.
Jacob May officiating. Burial will be at Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery in Gordonville. Full military rites will be provided by Missouri Honors Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to Gideons International or Hope Seeds. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Larry R. Hanning please visit our Sympathy Store. Today’s Events Visitation 2018 JUN 19.
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