Larry Don Davis, 71, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1954 in Waynesville, MO to Don and Joanna Pearl (Duff) Davis. Larry was raised in Hawk Point and was the oldest of his three brothers: Dennis, Kendall, and Royce. In 1972, he graduated from Troy Buchanan High School. While in high school, he played the saxophone where he met his future wife, Debbie Follis. The rest is history, the couple married on September 25, 1976 at St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Troy.

He attended Ranken Tech School and received a degree in heating and air conditioning. After his schooling, he began working at Arco Heating and Air Conditioning, retiring after 45 years of dedicated service.

Some of his many hobbies included: hunting, trapping, fishing, and cooking for his wife Debbie. He was known as "Uncle Cantaloupe" by some of his nieces and nephews, as he always brought watermelon or cantaloupe when visiting, which they loved. Larry's family and friends were very important to him and he appreciated each and everyone of them.

Surviving are his devoted wife of almost 50 years, Debbie Davis of Troy; his two brothers: Dennis (Kathy) Davis of Warrenton, Kendall Davis of Hawk Point; and his sisters-in-laws, April Davis and Dianna Roberts. Larry is further survived by his nieces and nephews: John (Liz) Davis, Neal Davis, Nikki (Adam) Strunk, Crystal O'Shia, Lindsay Davis, Jason Roberts, Brandon Roberts, and Keith Roberts.

Also surviving are his numerous great-nieces and great-nephews: Madelynn (Drew) McNaughton, Ethan Davis, Mykenzy Sebastian, Lilly Davis, Colton Davis, Gus Davis, Hazel Davis, Nate Davis, Parker Strunk, Lia Witt, Logan Witt, Henry Strunk and many other relatives and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents: Don E and Joanna Pearl (Duff) Davis; brother, Royce E. Davis; mother-in-law and father-in- law, Annette and Melvin Braungardt and niece Leann Davis.

Visitation scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636-528-8244)

Funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location. Chaplain David Wood to officiate. Interment in Troy City Cemetery. Pallbearers to be: John Davis, Neal Davis, Adam Strunk, Logan Witt, Robbie Ingram and Rickie Ingram. Memorials may be made to Dementia Society of America, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location. Family and friends are invited to sign our online guestbook at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com