The memorial service for Larry Cless, age 61, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Medford.  Reverend Bobby Smith will officiate assisted by Dr. Jim Lady. Burial will be at Spring Creek Cemetery north of Deer Creek at 1:30 p.m. for family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Medford.

Larry was born June 3, 1950 in Caldwell, Kansas to James and Jennie Cless and went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2011.

He had various occupations, but is best remembered as being one of the best mechanics in Grant County. He married his high school sweetheart, Debra Wirtz on June 3, 1968. He graduated from Deer Creek High School. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Deer Creek.

Survivors include, his wife, Debra of the home; two sons, Jeff Cless of Breckinridge, Robbie Cless and wife, Nicky of Medford; three grandchildren, Brice, Blake and Bailey Cless of Medford; parents, Amos and Jennie Smith of Deer Creek; brother, Evan Cless of Ponca City; three sisters, Patty Moore and husband, Gail of Deer Creek, Sally Leatherman and husband, Ronnie of Braman, Judy Morris and husband, Sonny of Siloam Springs, Arkansas and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Cless and grandmother, Vera Reed.

Memorials may be given to Spring Creek Cemetery, Medford Fire Department and Ambulance Service or Miller EMS through the funeral home.

May this tribute bring comforting words and pleasant memories during this difficult time. It has been an honor serving your family.
Lanman Funeral Home Staff

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Didn't know Larry, but worked with his two boys Jeff and Robbie. If they're anything like thier dad, then Medford has lost a hard working and dedicated man in the community. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Cless family at this time. Count on friends and family to help, but know that your faith in God will see you through this.
Paul Evans

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We have have lost a great friend. I valued the times that we exchanged thoughts and ideas about problems that were encountered in our business relationship.
Keep the faith, we will not forget.
Robert Moore
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