OBITUARY
Larry Williams
October 7, 1940 – March 19, 2020
IN THE CARE OF
Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home
Larry Williams, 79, of Ossian and formerly of rural Fort Wayne passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was born on October 7, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, a son of the late James Bruce and Okabelle (Snyder) Williams. He graduated from Short High School and later Purdue University. He worked as an engineer for International Harvester, later Navistar. It was here that he proudly served on the team that developed the MRAP. He was a member at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne and later Ossian First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Fort Wayne Gun and Rifle Club. In his free time he enjoyed farming, gardening, ride his bicycle, and being with his family. Surviving family include his children, Todd (Tamera) Williams and Susan (Greg) Lawrence; grandchildren, Emily (Geordon) Percy, Andrea Kostoff, Taylor Williams, Tiffany (Drew) Morytko, Max Kostoff; and brother, Ted Williams. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his wife, Evelyn (Hartman) Williams; and sister, Bette Berry. Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Ossian First Presbyterian Church, 123 South Jefferson Street, Ossian with a gathering of friends and family beginning at 12:00 p.m. Up to date social distancing and gathering sizes will be followed. Inurnment will be at Emmanuel Cemetery, Rockcreek Township in Wells County, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Cemetery or Ossian First Presbyterian Church.
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