Larry Ditto

SIKESTON - Larry Gene Ditto, 54, formerly of East Prairie, died Jan. 9, 2002, at his home.

Born July 18, 1947, in East Prairie, son of the late Charles Lee and Helen Marie Cummins Ditto, he was employed by DeWitt Fabricating and moved to Sikeston from East Prairie three years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam Conflict.

Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Chuckey and Shelley Ditto of Moline, Ill.; one daughter, Jennifer Jo Daniels of Hillsdale, Ill.; three brothers, Jim Ditto of East Moline, Don Ditto of Sherrard, Ill., and Roy Ditto of Silvis, Ill.; one sister, Linda McFarland of Ditto; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Dogwood Cemetery near East Prairie with Burl Britt officiating.

Shelby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.