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Larry Chisholm Obituary

Larry DeLeon (L.D.) Chisholm In 1947, Larry left Tuskegee and moved to Gary, IN. Larry worked 43 years at Northern Indiana Public Service Company, retiring in 1990. Larry was a 32nd degree Mason of Golden Gate Lodge #1 A.F. and A.M. He was an active, participating member of several organizations at his beloved First African Methodist Episcopal Church where he was a member for many years, including usher board #2, Trustee Board and head chef. He was preceded in death by his parents Irish and Bertha Chisholm; wife of 59 years Evelyn Chisholm; daughters Gwendolyn and Valerie Lynn Chisholm; grandson Malcolm Jerome Davis Jr.; brothers Irish James Chisholm Jr. and Bobby Chism and sister Helen Gunn. Survived by daughter Gloria Chisholm Coleman (Brian); son, John Arthur Magee; great grand-daughters, Makayla Davis and Mia Davis and great-grand-son Miles Thomas; great-great grandson Mason Thomas; four sisters Marian, Kathryn, Gloria (Jim) and Myrtle (Andrew); life companion Gladys Hutch; devoted nieces Pamela Austin, Barbara Harrison and Emma Glover, great-niece Asia Austin and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.Visitation Friday June 24, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at First A.M.E. Church 2005 Massachusetts St. Family hours from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday June 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2016.

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Helen Comer

June 15, 2020

I miss seeing and talking with Mr.Me Chisholm at church every Sunday morning. He was truly a breath of fresh air. He was kind and a very hard worker at First AME Church.

Blanca Aranda

June 28, 2016

I worked with Larry at NIPSCO many years ago. He was a good man. My sincere sympathy.

Demetrious Powers

June 25, 2016

What a great and faithful servant to his church and to his community, may you rest in the everlasting peace that Jesus provides for us

Demetrious Powers

June 25, 2016

What a great and faithful servant to his church and to his community, may you rest in the everlasting peace that Jesus provides for us

Sister Harriett Washington

June 24, 2016

May Brother Chisholm make his tent on the Banks if the River Jordan awaiting the Clarion Call for that great gettin' up morning'!
Blessing to those who loved him near and far

Just like family

Derenda Braden - Joiner

June 24, 2016

To the family and many close associates, it goes without saying that we were blessed with a wonderful angel here on earth and Mr. Chisholm will be looking over us from above.

Genuine, nurturing, kind and a great man of God!

Praying for comfort and strength to all!

June 23, 2016

My sympathy goes out to Gloria. Your father was loved by all. He was so cooperative, so kind, and so helpful. His cooking was legendary--he even knew how I like my hot dogs burned!!!!!

Just remember: Your father will never die as long as you continue to call his name out loud.

Love you,
Helen Comer

E. Faye Paulding

June 23, 2016

Please forgive the misspelling of Larry's last name. Mr. Chisholm.
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E. Faye Paulding

June 23, 2016

We're saddened to hear of the passing of our Nipsco Brother, Larry Chism. He was known as a Man's Man, that could cook! Thanks for feeding us. John, we're praying for you, & the family. Rest peacefully Larry. You've finished your course.

June 23, 2016

Rest IN Peace Larry. Ricky Gunn Atlanta GA.

Gretchen Green

June 22, 2016

Sending my sympathy and prayers... And letting you know my heart goes out to you at this time of sadness.

With Deepest Sympathy

Earnest Tyler

June 22, 2016

I am sorry hear of your loss, please accept my prayers and condolences. This is never a easy thing to go through, but through hard times lean on each other for support. My prayers are with the family at this time.

gwendolyn turner west

June 22, 2016

rest in peace larry you will be missed

Clarence Schultz

June 22, 2016

I was sorry to hear that Larry had passed.Our prayers are with the family

Jimmy and Jennifer Cook

June 21, 2016

We are sadden to hear the passing of Mr. Chisholm , He was a great friend and Neighbor for many years ,He will be missed by many and the neighborhood . Praying for the Family.

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24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

First A.M.E. Church

2005 Massachusetts St., IN

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25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First A.M.E. Church

2005 Massachusetts St., IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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