Larry Russell Moomey, 85 of Owaneco, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in his home.  He was born on November 3, 1938, in Pana, the son of Russell and Minnie (Mink) Moomey.  He married Penny Satterlee on November 7, 1958, in Owaneco.  He graduated from Taylorville High School in 1957.  Larry mowed bin sites in the eastern part of the state and worked at the Christian County Highway Department building roads and bridges.  He worked at Georgia Pacific for 20 years until the company’s closing.  Larry’s true passion was farming, which he was proud to do for many years.  He could fix anything.  If a part wasn’t available, he would make it on his own.  He was a man of few words, but a deep thinker.

He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Penny Moomey of Owaneco; children: Bradley Moomey (Robin) of Owaneco, Brent Moomey (Linda) of Owaneco, Bonita Hadley (Wayne) of Taylorville, and Bart Moomey of Owaneco; grandchildren: Michael Stephens, Shawn Moomey, Penelope Jane Gomez, Eryn McGough (Dylan), Ann Moomey (Pete Broomstrom), Ashley Moomey, Caleb Hadley, Levi Hadley (Karlie), and Tyler Moomey (Emily); several great grandchildren; brother: Jerry (Rita) Moomey of Owaneco; sister-in-law: Lana (Gary) Campbell of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service for Larry will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at McClure Funeral Home with Pastor Jessica Baldyga officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and burial will be in the Owaneco Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Owaneco United Methodist Church or the Christian County Senior Citizens Center.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.