Larry E. Ward passed away Saturday, May 29, 202, at Franciscan Health under hospice care at age 87.

Larry was born Feb. 25, 1934, at Dry Fork, Kentucky, to the late Edgar and Mary Ward. He was married to the late Myrna (Myers) Ward on Oct. 3, 1953. He later married Carolyn Annie Endicott; who he shared his life with for many wonderful years.

He is survived by wife Annie (Endicott) Ward; son Bret (Joni) Ward; daughters, Deborah (Dan) Alguire and Sherry (the late Ken) Swank; step-sons, Tim (Rochella) Endicott and Sam (Lynda) Endicott; step-daughter Ember (Todd) Neal; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and sister Cathy (Late Ray) Seeger.

He is preceded in death by his parents; eight sisters and brothers; late wife Myrna Ward; grandson Jonathon Alguire; and three great-grandchildren.

He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, and loved spending time with his family. He retired from California Pellet Mill and enjoyed working at the Indy 500 as a security guard. He was an accomplished wood worker with countless people enjoying his masterpieces. He was passionate about playing corn hole and horseshoes and played many tournaments. He participated for several years in the Lafayette Senior Games. He loved to fish, listen to bluegrass music, and loved spending time with his dogs.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at Hunt & Son Funeral Home, Crawfordsville, with the funeral service immediately following. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.