In Memory

Larry Wilson - Class Of 1963

Larry Wilson

Larry J. Wilson, 72, of Delphi, died Tues-Jan 16, 2018, at IU Health Arnett Hospital ER, from injuries he sustained in a automobile accident near Delphi. He was born Mar 31, 1945 in Jeffersonville, to the late William Wilson, and Gaynell Roberts Rees. His marriage was to Ruth Ann Draper in Delphi, on Dec 3, 1976, and she preceded him in death on July 30, 2010. He was a 1963 graduate of Delphi High School. He was in the Indiana National Guard for 4 years, and the reserves for 4 years. He worked for the former Peters-Revington Furniture Factory in Delphi from 1976 until his retirement in 2008. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Pittsburg, sang in the choir, and helped with the children's ministries of the church. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and scooters, and was proud of his motorcycle endorsement. He enjoyed fishing, and being outdoors', always admiring the good Lord's creation. Surviving: daughters-Ronda & Dustan Strange of Oaktown, Susan & Chad Collier of West Lafayette; sons-James A. and Shannon J. Wilson of Delphi; sisters-Jeani "Sis" Allen of Indianapolis, Joyce Woods of Dayton, Peggy Agee of Indianapolis; brother-Pat Rees of Elkhart; grandchildren: Adrienne Daugherty, Rebecca Collier, Samuel Strange, Skylor Strange, Catherine Clark, Gaige Strange, Noah Strange; 5 great grandchildren. Services: Friends may call Saturday from 2pm until his funeral service at 4pm, at the Frist Assembly of God Church, Pittsburg, Pastor Brent Oliver officiating. Private family interment at a later date. Memorial contributions to the church, envelopes available there. Abbott Funeral Home, Inc., Delphi, in charge of arrangements. http://www.abbottfuneralhome.com/