Bio | awrence Gene Lampton
January 28, 1949 - April 14, 2025
Lee's Summit, Missouri - On Monday, April 14, Lawrence "Larry" Gene Lampton, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 76.
Born in Kansas City on January 28, 1949, to Elmo and Blanche Lampton, Larry grew up in Independence, graduating from Van Horn High School and UMKC. He built a successful career in telecommunication sales. Those who knew him will remember his lovable, goofy, and sometimes grumpy demeanor that endeared him to family and friends alike.
Larry is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters Kim Kueser (Jason) and Jill Caracci (Anthony), grandchildren Julian, Carson Lawrence, John, Alessandra and Michael Lawrence, brother John (Sharon), twin brother Terry (Stephanie), and many nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of Larry's life will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 State Route 150, Lee's Summit, MO 64082 on Friday, April 25. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Jackson County CASA or the Bishop Sullivan Center.
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Published by Kansas City Star from Apr. 19 to Apr. 22, 2025. |