Charles "Charlie"/ "Bud" Eugene Laramore of Courtois, Missouri passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 84 years. He was born June 22, 1931 in Courtois, Missouri to Lon and Esther Wilhite Laramore. In 1964 at Spokane, Washington,  he was united in marriage to Ruby Meador who preceded him in death. Charlie served honorably in the U.S. Army during 1952 to 1954 as a CPL during the Korean War. In the 1960's, he was employed at the International Shoe Company. From 1972 until 1995, he owned Laramore Wrecker Services, Auto Sales and Salvage Yard. Charlie was of the Baptist faith. He loved old tractors, going gigging, fishing, hunting and taking care of  his pet dog, "Poochie." He is survived by his son, Jerry Bennett and wife Marsha of Courtois, MO; two nieces, Sandy Worley or Murphysboro, IL and Linda Humphrey and husband Phil of Bailey, NC; great niece, Melissa VanMeter; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby Laramore; grandson, Jerry Eugene Bennett; and sister, Helen Worley and husband Omer. The Family received friends from 12:00 Noon until service time on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO with Rev. Jim Umfress officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" and "Go Rest High' was sung by Kevin and Kim Abney. Committal prayer and interment were in the Lower Indian Creek Cemetery at Viburnum, MO. Honored to be casket bearers were Gary Gillam, Dave Pashal, Ronnie Mason, Chris Harmon, Donald Stulce and Devound Abney. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.