Larry Kent Bice, 78, of Collinsville, Texas was called home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Larry was born in Clarksville, Texas on September 4, 1945 and raised by loving parents, Bob and Mary Ruth (Mask) Light.  

He married Martha Lou White on November 27, 1964 in Collinsville and they were married for 51 years prior to her passing in 2016.  

He was a member of the Church of Christ.  He worked for Two Way Water for over 16 years, and he spent many years farming prior to that.  

Larry enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening and spending time with family and friends. His greatest love was his faith in the Lord and the pride and joy in his family.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Bice; daughter, Christi Crowe and husband, David; grandchildren, Megan Bice; Haley Hertel and husband, Craig; Leanna Mack and husband, Warren; great-grandchildren, Casen Dodd, Aizley Dodd, and Lucy Hertel; sisters, Sheri Rhodes and Tricia O’Neal, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Bice; parents, Bob and Ruth Light; sister, Phyllis Fuhrmann; and brother, Chip Light.

Funeral services honoring Larry were held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Collinsville Church of Christ, officiated by Ricky Patterson, David Davenport and Scott Sides.  

Interment followed at Collinsville Cemetery.  A time of visitation for family and friends was held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro.

To sign the online registry, please go to www.meadorfuneral.com.