Larry Gene Fields, 51, of Butler, MO died Friday, August 24, 2007 at his home. Funeral services 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 28 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial in Taberville Cemetery, Taberville, MO. Contributions may be made to the Larry Fields Memorial Fund.

Larry was born in Lee's Summit, MO on May 4, 1956, the son of Lewis Artis and Clarice Florine (Coonce) Fields. Larry attended school in Lee's Summit and had worked as a carpenter. He married Barbara Rodgers on October 12, 1976 in Bentonville, AR. Larry and Barbara lived in Rich Hill, MO for 17 years before recently moving to Butler. Larry enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, coon hunting, fishing, Chiefs football and raising chickens.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ronald Dean Fields; four sisters, Shirley Ann Eslick, Carolyn Sue Barnard, Donna Louise Barnard and Barbara Ann Fields. Survivors include: his wife Barbara of the home; two sons, Lewis and Clinten Fields both of Butler; two brothers, Randy Fields and wife Helen of Horton, MO and Lewis Fields and wife Mary of Butler; four grandchildren, Colton Ryan Davis, Zachary Preston Fields, Beckett Michael Gene Black and Madelline Renee Black; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Larry's caregiver Melanie White.

(Arrangements under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO).