Larry D. Figgs, 62, Ret. employee for the Hummert International passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years, Denise; mother, Rita; and brother, Dave. Larry is survived by his twin daughters, Jennifer (Chuck) Scott and Jessica (Josh) Smith; four grandchildren; father, Jack; and brother, Rick; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Auburn Cemetery in Auburn, Kansas (SW Hodges Road). Baker Funeral Home--Wichita Chapel.
James Olliso
My friend of 50 plus years is at peace and out of pain. I can still hear his voice. He'd call me "my friend," "My brother," "Mutthead, " or just "You crazy fool," with that big smile, wide eyes showing he was happy to see you. Larry was that way with everybody. My family was his family and his was mine. So many memories, all the school years, skating where we met the loves of our lives, all the crazy nights just hanging around Topeka. Laughing and joking was Larry, never being mean at anyone, just to get a laugh. This mann was a good man. His life was full of love, even when he was going through so much, always concerned with how everyone else was doing. He took care of Denise when she was sick and til the end, being with his daughters, grandkids and his dad. I got to see Larry shortly before he died. He was so sick and in pain, but he made me feel so good because we were together. I have one regret: that I couldn't be like him. He is now in the Heaven we all hear about, and no doubt my mind, as my old eyes cry. I love you my friend. I will miss you.
Donald Harris
Larry was a good and loyal friend of mine for many of my formative years. He and his big brother Dave played Highland Park Little League baseball together with me for many years. His father and my father coached our teams together. Although through the years our lives take different roads and new chapters are opened, it was those chapters with Larry Figgs in them that resonate with me as some of the good ones. Rest easy my friend......
Wayne Boline
Larry we had some good times . Like beers at the lake skipping . It was good to call you my friend.When l saw you and Jim at my mom's I couldn't believe how much time had passed . Rest now friend till we meet again. AMFJames Olliso
Memorial for Larry by my wife, Susie:
I had the privilege of knowing Larry for he and my husband were best of friends. They met each other while going to Highland Park Junior High, clear back in the 1960s. I don't know how their friendship began, but I do know they shared a very close bond that endured the middle school years and the high school years, skipping classes while pretending to be each other's dad and calling in sick for each other. They took horticulture classes together at Vo-Tech and were even employed after high school, working together at Rosemary Gardens. Unlike the flower shop, which is now a thing of the past, their friendship continued to blossom and grow right up to the end.