Larry W. Hammond

Larry W. Hammond obituary, Westport, IN

Larry W. Hammond

Larry Hammond Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bass & Gasper Funeral Home on May 20, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Larry W. Hammond, 78, of Osgood, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Franciscan Health of Indianapolis. He was born on October 15, 1946 in Lafayette, the son of Harold B. and Lucille (Ferguson) Hammond. Larry lived most of his life in the Greensburg area and worked at Printpack for 35 years, Batesville Tool and Die for 10 years and for CDR sorting. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and was a Veteran having served with the U.S. Navy. He married Bobbi Childress on August 3, 1974, in Greensburg, and she survives along with his daughter, Suzette (Johnny) Williams of Rushville; his sons, Larry B. (Lori) Hammond and Ian (Shelley) Hammond both of Osgood, Shane (Amanda) Hammond of Batesville; his sisters, Karen Boltman, Molly Hammond and Beth Bryant all of Greensburg; his ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Following Larry's wishes he will be cremated and will have a celebration of his life at a later date. Bass & Gasper Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with the cremation. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation through the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

402 East Bennett Street PO Box 247, Westport, IN 47283

Make a Donation
in Larry Hammond's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Larry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Larry Hammond's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Larry Hammond's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?