harles Chris Larsen, son of Chris and Mildred L. Kelly Larsen was born December 12, 1950, in Niangua, Missouri. He departed this life Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri at the age of fifty-nine years, two months, and four days. He grew up in Seymour, Missouri graduated from Seymour High School in the Class of 1969. Following graduation he moved to Springfield and started working for the Martin Motors Chrysler-Plymouth Dealership on St. Louis Street in Springfield and retired as parts manager from Lipscomb Motors in 2006. He was a member of the Seymour First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Ricky James Larsen. Survivors include his brother, John Larsen of Mansfield, Mo.; and sister, Donna Mitchell and husband Steve of Bolivar, Mo; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery with Reverend Mark Terrill officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holman -Howe Funeral Home of Seymour. Online condolences may be left at www.holman howeseymour.com