Larry Neil Burnham

Larry Neil Burnham, 75, of Fort Smith, Arkansas left this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 4, 2011 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on May 1, 1935 in New Blaine, Arkansas. He was a graduate of the University of the Ozarks where he was a three sport letterman and was a successful salesman for 45 years. He was a faithful member of Harvest Time Tabernacle a 32 nd degree Mason and a graduate of Bible College. He was preceded in death by his parents James (Pat) H. and Lela Burnham a sister Joyce Farnam and his wife of 45 years Ruth Morgan Burnham. Larry loved playing golf with his friends and going to Razorback games, he was known for his contagious smile, laugh and corny jokes. Services are at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Harvest Time Tabernacle with burial at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery in New Blaine, Ark. under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He is survived by his wife Beatrice of the home; two sons, Steve Burnham of Little Rock, Ark. and Patrick Burnham of Shreveport, La.; one daughter, Susan Hannan (Jeff) of Fort Smith, Ark.; one sister, Ratha Lane of Kibler, Ark.; two step sons, John Spradlin (Mary Beth) of Louisiana and Dennis Spradlin of Bentonville, Ark. and three grandchildren, Rachel, Devin and Corbin Dishner. Pallbearers are his grandson and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers are the Chili Dipper's Golf Team. The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Memorials can be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 6062, Fort Smith, Ark. 72906-6062 Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.