Funeral Services for Larry Ralph Tune, Age 75 of Eminence, Missouri will be held on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at The Bradford Funeral Home, Summersville, Missouri, beginning 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place at the Funeral Home on Monday, November 9th, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Burial will take place in The Flatwoods Cemetery, Eminence, Missouri.
Larry Ralph Tune, 75, went on to be with his Lord and Savior at home peacefully on November 6, 2026.
Larry led a unique and colorful life that touched all the people he met, some he said in a good way….some not so good. He was born at home in Arroll, Mo on November 1, 1951 to Ralph and Beulah (Brooks) Tune on a cold winter night during a bad winter storm. The midwife, Harriet Kaut, was not able to make it in time to deliver him, so his father had to, and he dropped him…twice. Larry always said that the world needs to know that being dropped on his head was what was wrong with him!
His chosen profession was truck driving. He loved being in the driver’s seat, working on them, cleaning, and hauling the long loads. His other loves were anything horse-related, especially his beloved horse “DOG”, and motorcycles…Harley’s only, of course! He loved the sound they made going down the road and riding out in the open air.
Larry found a home in Eminence and enjoyed his time working and participating in the activities at the Cross Country Trail Ride. He considered the CCTR crew his other family and loved them very much. Between attending the rides and working, he proudly received his 35-year buckle this year and considered it something that completed his bucket list.
Larry received the gift of a second chance at life when he got a heart transplant on October 19, 2004. With this renewed lease on life, he found peace and happiness in becoming a Christian and learning how to worship the Lord. Larry had been attending church regularly at the First Assembly of God in Eminence and was baptized at the Cross Country Trail Ride by Brother Darrell Jones on October 8, 2019. Watching Larry raising his hands and praising our Lord and Savior were special moments that we will cherish and miss.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his son Michael “Rooster” Tune, niece Lori Reese, and his sister Norma Jean Reese.
He is survived by his brother-in-law Ted Reese; niece, Lexie Reese Weaver Piper and her husband, Rodney; great-niece, Tiffani Allen; great-nephew, Dustin Weaver; and their families; Aunt Faye Brooks; Melyssa and Kyle Weaver; a host of relatives; and a massively long, long, LONG list of friends. Larry made friends wherever he went.
We rest assured that Larry has been made whole. Larry will be missed by all who loved him and will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to Flatwoods Cemetery.
