Larry Dwayne Barham, 73, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2024.

Larry was born in Rector, Arkansas on September 21, 1950, a son of Elvia (Davis) Risner and Thomas Allen Barham.

He was a welder for most of his life and retired from Russell Stover Chocolates, working in maintenance.

When he was younger, he wanted to be a professional baseball player. He was also very passionate about fishing.

Survivors include three daughters, Sonya Burgess, of Escondido, California, Tonya Johnson (Christopher), of Salina, Kansas, Alexianna Barham, of Abilene, Kansas; son, Wayne Allen Barham (Reta Hamilton), of Salina, Kansas; his sister, Louisa Johnson (Jimmy), of Killen, Alabama; and best friend of 60 years, James “Jimmy” Bush (Myvan).

He is also survived by grandchildren, Allen Barham, Alisa Cole, Angelica Hinklin, Cevon Johnson, Isaiah Johnson, Daenara Burgess, Angelina Burgess, Rachel Burgess, Tonya Burgess, Christopher Burgess; and great grandchildren, Alyssa Barham, De’trique Barham, Olivia Cole, Wyatt Cole, and Jasper Barham. As well as his ex-wives and the mothers of his children, Virginia Morris Hindman and Billie Jo Barham Watkins plus a multitude of extended family.

Larry played a major role in the lives of his 1st wife’s siblings, Danny Morris, Charles Morris (Robin), Donna Johnson, Renia McMillin, Mickey Morris (Denna), Rosie Moore, and Carolyn Burns (Jerry).

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann Milhoan.

A gathering will take place at Tonya’s house with a date to be determined.

Donations may be made to Midwest Transplant Network in care of Carlson- Geisendorf Funeral Home.

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