Larry E. Becking, son of the late Victor Becking and Freda Thurston Becking was born in Powe, Missouri on January 8, 1940 and departed this life at his residence in Dexter, Missouri on December 22, 2018 at the age of 78.

Mr. Becking retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service.  Following his military career he also farmed with family, and retired as a Missouri State Probation and Parole Officer.

He was united in marriage to Eleanor Bowman in Lawton, Oklahoma on June 22, 1973.  Mrs. Becking survives her husband.

Other survivors include one son, Mark Becking of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Jennifer Becking of Dexter, Missouri and by Mary Ann Carter & husband Bill of Gainesville, Flordia; by one brother, George Becking of Fraser, Michigan; by one sister, Maxine Marshall of the state of Florida; by three grandchildren, Victor Miller, Zachary Renfro and Daniel Becking; by three great-grandchildren, Blair Becking, Sam Miller and Emma Miller; also by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one sister, Mary Ann Becking.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.  Funeral services will then be conducted at 11:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Susan Marner-Sides officiating.  Interment will be in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full Military Honors.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.