Larry Earl Kirkman, Cape Coral, Fla.
- Age: 64, Passed Away: October 27, 2012
- Herbert Alfred “Herb” Smith, 87
- Evelyn E. “Ernie” (Lambert) McGee, 88
- Chuck Petro Daugherty, 58
- Anna Mae Cox, 79
- Myrtle Marie Tout, 85
- Valley Houston Hancock Sr., 72
- Edith Mae Elrod, 87
- Robert A. “Jr.” Davidson, 82
- Anna Mae Cox, 79
- Betty Francis Brian, 82
- Marjorie Lucille Beasley, 76
- Sherrie Lee Snodgrass, 65
- Donald F. Pine, 89
- Dorothea M. Lambert, 77
- Marietta (Dailey) Hazelett, 84
- Nancy Jean Dishinger,
- Janice K. Young, 69
- Mike L. Starr, 63
- Jean Margaret (Wonning) Dickey, 90
- Teresa L. (Russell) Clark, 60
- Dr. Helen B. Barnes, 96
- Geraldine J. (Lamphier) Simpson, 81
- Dana Lynn Parmerlee, 61
- Tyler Lee Deputy, 19
- Betty Ruth Constant, 71
 Larry Earl Kirkman |
Larry Earl Kirkman, 64, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Whiteland, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Bay Pines, Fla.
He was born March 31, 1948, in Indianapolis to Clarence Kirkman and Flora Jane Williams, now deceased.
Larry was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He served two tours in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Purple Heart among many other medals.
He previously was employed by Indiana Desco/F.E. Gates Co. and formerly owned and operated Kirk’s Auto Sales in Whiteland.
He is survived by his loving wife of more than 34 years, Rita Ann Kirkman of Cape Coral, Fla.; three children, Lisa V. Platfoot and her husband, Michael, of Franklin, Natalie F. Welch of Whiteland and Russell W. Kirkman and his wife, Dianne, of Greenwood; a sister, Judi Bautista and her husband, Gil, of Naples, Fla.; three brothers, Clarence L. Kirkman, and his wife, Rosetta, of Indianapolis, Frank Kirkman and his wife, Theresa, of Lebanon and Morris Ridenour and his wife, Becky, of New Palestine; and six loving grandchildren, Brandi Kirkman, Bryce Platfoot, Charlie Welch, Sadie Welch, Austin Kirkman and Thomas Kirkman.
In Florida, Larry will be laid to rest in Naples with full military honors. In Indiana, memorial services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at Vineyard Community Church, 512 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until the hour of service Nov. 11 at the church.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice, Post Fund 1086, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, P.O. Box 5005, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744; or Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168.
Friends are invited to send condolences via the online guest book, which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
