Larry Hall Post, age 83, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. He was born June 10, 1943, in Fort Scott, the son of Guy and Mary Hall Post. Larry graduated from Fort Scott High School. He served eight years with the Kansas National Guard. He then worked for the Fort Scott Fire Department for over 20 years. Larry helped form and spent many years with the volunteer Fire Department. He then worked for many years at Walmart in Fort Scott until retirement.
Larry enjoyed yard work, tinkering with vehicles, attending local stock car races, NASCAR, and doing carpentry. His love was spending time with family especially his granddaughter.
Survivors include a son, Troy Hall Post, Prescott, KS; granddaughter Toriah Murrow (Joe) Humboldt, KS; a brother, Marvin Post (Janet) Andover, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Prather and his parents.
There was cremation. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.