Larry Orville DeCamp

Larry O. DeCamp, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 21 with his wife, Ann, by his side and with the gratefulness of friends and family for his devoted, wry and earnest impact on their lives.

Larry was born Feb. 18, 1940, in Brazil, Ind., to Lucille and David O. DeCamp. After graduating as a football player and class leader from Brazil High School in 1958, Larry received a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Indiana State University that foretold a lifelong love of history. He then served his country from 1963-67 in the U.S. Air Force, leaving honorably as a captain and returning home - meeting Martha Ann Hilton on a double-date, blind, that led them to spend their lives together.

Larry and Ann married in 1970, and raised two sons, David and Matthew. While Larry sustained a career in sales with various companies, retiring from Alro Steel at age 62, his career was balanced by a steadfast commitment to his family. Larry refused to miss his sons' youth sports, education activities, and ups and downs. Their family vacations rarely bypassed a historical site or a beach. His gardens always bloomed, and his attendance at Indiana University football games was never daunted despite the often inevitable score.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Ann; his cousin Karen Jones (Ron); son David (Jennifer) of Jacksonville, Fla.; and son Matthew (Lisa) with grandchildren Bridger and Larsen of Denver.

The family thanks the staff of Franciscan Health for their care and compassion for Larry.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood, Ind. Services and burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.