Larry T. King
Larry Thomas King, 58 of Tipton passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at home. He was born on February 27, 1963 in Tipton to Clifford & Sue (Jackson) King. Larry had also lived in Windfall and Sharpsville. He married Karen Griffin on November 14, 1982 and she survives.
Larry retired after 18 years of service at the Miami Correctional Facility to become an independent contractor and travel the country hauling campers. He was a graduate of Tri-Central High School, Class of 1981. He was a member of In His Image Church in Kokomo. Larry loved basketball and was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed playing crochet golf with his wife. They loved to travel. He was a former member of the Masons and was known for his jokes. Larry had a tremendous love for his family, especially his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Karen King; his mother and step-father, Sue Kassel and Jerry of Kokomo; two children, Haley Lawson and husband Chad, Fairmount and Jake King and wife Steffanie of Elwood; one sister, Diana Krogulecki and husband John, Martinsville; two step-siblings, Jerry Kassel, Jr., Dumfries, Virginia and Tina Riley, Kokomo.
Larry also has six grandchildren, Ona Esarey, Andre Esarey, Gunner King, Aiden Scircle, Koen King and Xavier King.
A memorial service for Larry will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30 at In His Image Church, 2940 E. 50 North, Kokomo with Pastor Brad Swain presiding. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to serve the King family.
Memorial contributions in Larry’s honor may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois, 60674 or the Veterans of Foreign War.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Larry was a bigger than life type of guy. He was a great friend in high school. I wish I had been able to get home for the last class reunion to reconnect with him and Karen. All my thoughts and prayers to the entire family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. He was a great son and father. He had a heart of gold..
Karen and beautiful family… my heart and prayers go out for all of you. Asking God to wrap his loving arms around you all.
King was an amazing man to work with. There where several times that work was causing a bad day and he would take the time to make you smile and laugh. He will be truly missed ❤️ The world has lost a great man. He will be missed.
I am so sorry to read of Larry’s passing. He was a couple years younger than me in school, always a lot of fun, was good to see him where I work now and be able to catch up and revisit “the good Ole days”!! Such a great guy with such a big heart. He was so proud of his family, I know he will be sorely missed.
So sorry for your loss!! Great husband, dad, papa and friend!!
So sorry for the loss! Larry was always fun to be around! He always made you smile even if you were having a bad day. I always enjoyed seeing him come in autozone and at all the basketball games at tri central!
I am so sorry to hear this. Sincere sympathy to his family, especially his Aunt Bonnie King Carter.
So sorry for the family’s loss. Larry was one of the good ones. Prayers for the family at this difficult time. RIP big guy you will be missed.
To the King Family; My husband and I are saddened by the sudden loss of Larry.
We remember Larry as a young man at Tri-Central High School. He was a friend
to our oldest son, Jeff Bence. May your wonderful memories of a gentleman help
you in the days ahead. Do things to make Larry proud of you, for he will be watching
from the Magical Windows in Heaven. God bless. Miriam and Phil Bence
Larry was a wonderful friend. I love him and his wife. My condolences to his family. Rest in Heaven Larry. You will be missed.
So sorry for your loss, Larry was a good friend and always a joy to be around, He could brighten the darkest of days..Loved the music we shared Rest in peace Danny & Teresa White
Sad to hear this news. Talked to Larry a few months ago, and know he cared deeply about family. Always had a laugh every time we talked. Prayers for all the family.
To my dear friend Diana and her family: words cannot express what you are experiencing right now. May the Lords peace and comfort be with you and the family at this time. The shorts verse in the Bible is Jesus Wept. He wept knowing full well he would raise his friend Lazarus from the dead. He showed us that it was both ok but necessary to grieve the loss of friends and family. My prayers are with you. God Bless!
I am so very sorry for your loss