Larry Charles Melson

Larry Charles Melson, 76, of Anderson, passed away on August 17, 2025 at a relative's home following an extended illness. He was born on July 24, 1949 in Linton, Indiana, the son of Charles and Margaret (Wools) Melson. Larry graduated from Madison Heights High School in the class of 1968. He later volunteered in the United States Airforce, where he honorably served as a Sgt. until 1972, during the Vietnam War Era. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Ruth (West) Melson in 1975, who passed away in 2020. Eventually, he found employment at Borg-Warner in the production department after 29 years of service, then found work with the Magnequench Corporation for another 5 years, retiring in 2008. He was a very diversified person with many hobbies and interests, which included stamp collection, traveling, flowers gardening and quilting. Larry is survived by his loving daughter, Amy Renee Melson: sister, Arlene Dudderar; several brothers-and sisters-in- law, who include, Frank West, Jr., Charles West, Phillip West, Sue Haisley, Thelma Hendrickson, Julie Steele, and Thomas West; and several nieces & nephews. Besides his wife of 45 years, Carolyn, he was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harold Melson and sister-in-law, Mary Bright. Visitation will be held Friday, August 22, 2025, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St. Anderson, IN. Services will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Gary Klinger officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery in Middletown with Military Honors by the Daleville American Legion Post. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family in care of www.LooseCares.com.