Larry Edward Black

Larry Edward Black, 65, of Osgood, IN , passed away on January 4, 2025, after battling health issues for many years. Born on February 8, 1959, in Milan, IN, Larry spent his entire life in Osgood. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Susan Black, for 34 years. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Edward Black and Peggy Webber Black. He is survived by his brother, Mike Black (Karen); his sons, Paul Black (Mary) of Crestwood, KY, Kyle Black (Lindsay) of Napoleon, IN; his step-daughters, Stephanie Narwold (Steve) of Osgood, IN, Michelle Fowkes (Chad) of Harrison, OH; and his step-son, Chad Williams (Misty) of Osgood. Larry was also a proud and loving "Pap" to 11 beloved grandchildren and cherished by many nieces and nephews. A 1977 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School, Larry attended the Southeastern Career Center to study Auto Mechanics and was an active member of the Future Farmers of America. He was a proud member of the 1977 Sectional Champion Jac-Cen-Del Eagles Varsity Basketball team, coached by Dave Porter. Larry worked hard his entire life to provide for his family and serve his community. He worked for 26 years at NTN-BCA in Greensburg, working alongside his mother for many of those years. He then worked at Bob's Service Station in Osgood, IN, for 18 years alongside his good friend Bob Linville, pumping gas, changing oil and tires, and shooting the bull with everyone who came in. He served bravely alongside his fellow brothers with the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years, helping many people, including directly assisting in saving a man from a second-story fire on Main St. in Osgood, saving that man's life. During his time at OVFD, he served as Treasurer and Assistant Chief. He also served with the Ripley County Emergency Management Association for 12 years. In his life, Larry enjoyed many things. Christmas was his favorite time of year, and he thoroughly enjoyed the act of giving and providing joy with gifts to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He had a passion for old muscle cars and enjoyed restoring multiple Camaros over the years. He also enjoyed traveling with his family on vacations and golf trips, attending Reds games, farming with his brother-in-law Mike Webster, mowing his yard, and woodworking. Above all else, above all his hard work, service to the community, muscle cars, and leisurely activities, Larry enjoyed the love of his family. Whether he was Dad, Uncle Larry, or Pap, as he was affectionately known to his grandchildren, Larry provided a lifetime of love for his family and friends. He taught his children the values of hard work and honesty, in both his actions and his words. He will be dearly, dearly missed by everyone that knew him. Visitation will be Friday, January 10 from 4 to 8 PM at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Larry's niece Stephanie Back officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. Tim Osborne officiating. Memorials may be made to benefit Jac-Cen-Del High School Lady Eagles Basketball.