Larry Vilas Hibbs, age 82, Sheridan, Missouri died unexpectedly at his home in Sheridan, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Larry was the son of the late Vilas Leslie and Pauline (Mitchell) Hibbs. He was born on December 29, 1943, near Sheridan. Larry was born, raised and lived his entire life within a two-mile radius of Sheridan. He knew the area well traveling and exploring with his pony “Dido”.
Larry was a graduate of Sheridan High School, Class of 1961. He also attended Platt Business School in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was united in marriage to Linda Thrasher, at the Christian Church in Sheridan on September 10, 1962. To this union two children were born Todd and Robin.
Larry helped farm over 800 acres with his dad and uncles. A farming operation which involved dairy cattle, raising hogs and planting and harvesting row crop.
From 1999-2014, Larry was a full-time truck driver. In 2015-2019 he cut back and only drove part-time.
Larry loved people and community. His service and caring for others was in many areas. He was past Sheridan Fire Chief, during which time the money was raised to build the current fire house. He was on both the Grant City and Sheridan Ambulances as an Emergency Medical Technician. Larry was a past president of the Worth County Ambulance board being instrumental in obtaining the first ambulance for Sheridan. He was a 55-year plus member of the Missouri Farmers Association (MFA). Larry was a member of the Sheridan Christian Church.
When the Sheridan Dinner Theater was being held, Larry had the role of curtain man, prompts from the wings, and last but not least the sound effects.
Larry truly enjoyed flying his plane. But more than that his greatest pleasure came from being with his family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids. All of which he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vilas and Pauline and his son Todd (2012).
His survivors include his wife Linda, of the home, Sheridan, daughter Robin (Ben) Straley, Nashville, Tennessee, grandchildren Colton, Tabitha and Payton Hibbs, Alyssa (Lane) Jeter and Rachel Straley, great grandchildren Harper Hibbs, Cooper and Carson Riley, one sister Mary Lou (Virgil) Piveral, Clarksville, Tennessee and a host of other friends and loved ones.
Per Larry’s wishes his body has been cremated under the care of the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, Missouri.
A celebration of life for Larry will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Hann Funeral Chapel, Grant City. Private family inurnment will be in the Sheridan Cemetery (Vanskyock Addition), Sheridan, Missouri.
Memorials may be directed to the Sheridan Cemetery, 12691 State Highway 46, Sheridan, Missouri 64486
Arrangements:
Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, Missouri
andrewshannfuneralhome.com
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