Larry James Edzards

Larry James Edzards, age 70, of Stover, died Friday, March 30, 2012.
He was born August 8, 1941, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a son of Clarence John "C.J." and Matilda Eva "Tillie" Wieman Edzards, both deceased. On May 4, 1962, Larry was united in marriage to Lela Mae Davidson at the First Baptist Church in Stover. Lela survives at their home.
He was a 1959 graduate of Morgan County R-I High School in Stover.
Larry and his dad operated Edzard's Implement in Stover, beginning their business in 1951 with a single tractor from South Dakota. They worked side by side until his father retired due to poor health. Larry continued operating the business until his own health began to fail him this past September.
He was a faithful and active member of the Stover First Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon since April 27, 1975.
Larry truly loved his work. He, with his faithful dog "Tippy" at his side, looked forward to going to auctions to buy used farm machinery and scrap.
In addition to his wife of almost 50 years, he is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Dr. Lindell Reed of Blue Springs; Dr. Vicky Edzards-Wang and Dr. David Wang of Medford, Oregon and Monica and Scott Marshall of Stover; two sisters, Mardella Raines of Bryant, Arkansas and Bonita Edzards of Kansas City; three grandchildren, Tara Titus and husband Chris of Independence; Tesa Reed and fiancé Joseph Guevel of Grain Valley and Tyler Reed of Blue Springs, two great granddaughters, Kylie and Kaylynn Titus, a nephew, Jeremy Raines, his wife Lindsey and their daughters, Parker, Peyton and Lily of Benton, Arkansas and many friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Stover First Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Smith and Dr. Lindell Reed officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Stover First Baptist Church Building Fund.