Larry Underwood

Born December 16, 1948 in Mansfield, he was the son of Plummer and Eulaliah (Smith) Underwood. He retired in 2012 from Nokia after 44 years of service and had served with the Air National Guard. He had lived the past 13 years in Kansas City and had just recently moved back to the Mansfield area to be closer to his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, the National Kennel Club and the U. S. Sportsman Alliance. He was known as a prankster as he was always playing a practical joke on someone. An avid sports fan and coon hunter, he loved to take walks through the woods and enjoyed nature but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by a son, Jeff (Rebecca) Underwood of Mansfield; a daughter, Lisa (Rich) Wolfe of Galion; three grandchildren, Joshua Wolfe, Jacob Wolfe and Ava Underwood; his former spouse and lifelong friend, Connie Underwood; a brother, Randy Underwood of Mansfield; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half sister, Sandra Jarvis.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the funeral home conducted by Jack Kegley. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Richland County or the American Heart Association.