Larry W. Elam, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to be with the love of his life, Sharon, on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born in Logan, West Virginia on August 19, 1940, son to the late William Garrett and Dorothy (Merray) Elam. Larry worked in the Waynedale area, owning and operating Elam Body Shop. He enjoyed playing pool and vacationing with his wife, including cruises, trips to Las Vegas, along with many other destinations. Surviving are his son, Randy Elam; daughters, Kelli Elam Wuest and Candace Elam; grandchildren, Larson Wuest and Shea Wuest; and sisters, Shelby Connelly and Carol Hernandez. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Joyce (Smith) Elam on April 2, 2023. There are no services at this time. Please reach out to the Elam family to leave condolences at www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com.
