Obituaries

December 11, 1943 to February 25, 2021

WINAMAC - Larry Joe Edmondson, 77, of Winter Haven, FL (formerly of Star City) passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 25, at his home with family by his side.

He was born Dec. 11, 1943 in Linton, IN to the late Carl and Grace Perell Edmondson. He graduated from Jasonville (IN) High School. He married Mary Kathleen Williams on Feb. 17, 1963; they were married for 46 years until she died following a long battle with cancer in 2009. He married Betty Jo Gilbert Webster on Oct. 28, 2015. She survives.

Survivors also include:
Theresa A. (Dennis) Risner, Francesville, Daughter
Tony J. Edmondson, Kokomo, Son
Lisa M. (Brian) Guzman, Greenfield, Daughter
Bryan K. (Amber) Edmondson, Akron, Son
Angela (Tracy) Cress, Hoschton, GA, Step Daughter
Grandchildren: Amanda (Joshua) Rinehart, Ashley (Chad) Conley, Erika (Jake) Bryant, Sarah (fiancé: Zach Shidler) Redweik, Travis Edmondson, Andrea (Josh) Richmond, Destiny Evans, Brock Guzman, Grace Edmondson, Austin Edmondson, Eliseo Edmondson,  Mateo Edmondson, and Sunnie Sayers.
Great-Grandchildren: Lincoln Rinehart, Brea Conley, Beau Conley, Delaney Rinehart, Amelia Rinehart, Kinsley Bryant, Ellie Bryant, and Charlotte Rinehart.
Dorothy Dove, Linton, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Sarah Hartle, Infant Granddaughter
Emilee Edmondson, Infant Granddaughter
Bob Edmondson, Brother
Jim Edmondson, Brother
Jane Burger, Sister
Marilyn Sluder, Sister
Kenny Edmondson, Brother
Mary Ashcraft, Sister

Mr. Edmondson served as a jet engine mechanic in the U. S. Air Force. He was a hardworking man who dedicated his entire life to his family. He enjoyed singing karaoke, spending weekends at the racetrack with his family, listening to bluegrass and classic country, playing the banjo and guitar, playing golf, and watching his children and grandchildren live their dreams. He loved his sports on and off TV and was very passionate - even when the refs couldn’t see or let the girls stay in the lane for three seconds. His family was his everything. He was his grandchildren’s biggest fan and he cherished every moment he had with them. BR549, call me.

A private graveside service will be held at Buck Cemetery in Star City with Rev. Kevin Marsh officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorial donations may be made to Buck Cemetery.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac,