Larry M. Nuckols

Larry M. Nuckols obituary, Portland, IN

Larry M. Nuckols

Larry Nuckols Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baird-Freeman Funeral Home on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Larry Nuckols, age 53, of Portland passed away on January 10, 2025 in the line-of-duty while working as a paramedic at Jay County EMS. He was born in Bluffton, IN on June 16, 1971, the son of Dick and Darlene (Dolly) Nuckols. He served in EMS for over 32 years and was also a U.S. Army Veteran with three combat deployments who served until retirement.
He was a 1990 Blackford High School graduate.
He is survived by his sister Carol Nuckols-Deavers (husband Eric), brother Richard Nuckols (wife Jamie), and half-sisters Kimberly Franks and Melissa Creamer. He is also survived by sons; Vance Guntle, Joseph Nuckols, and Zachary Nuckols. Daughters Erika Nuckols (fiancé Christopher Fitzsimmons), Kylee Kaehr, and Elizabeth Nuckols. Grandchildren Brooklyn Limbert, Peyton Limbert, and Christian Fitzsimmons. Many nieces and nephews, and wife Angela Nuckols.
He is preceded in death by mother Darlene (Dolly) Nuckols in 2014 father Dick Nuckols in 2020 and nephew Dustin Franks in 2023.
Funeral services will be Friday January 17th at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Galen Fitzsimmons presiding. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 – 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Fallen Heros or choice of the donor.
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Don Mcdaniel

July 5, 2025

I am so sorry to hear this. I met Larry when I worked in Jay County. He was always so nice to me and helped my son and I out when we needed it. I moved away, I never stopped thinking about your kindness though. Rest easy Larry.

Laura & Bruce Hehr

February 28, 2025

My husband & I met him just before Christmas as he purchased a light bar from us & we met him down in Mansfield. Honored to have met him-he seemed like a wonderful person. We offered to buy breakfast but he was on his way to get another light bar. He had a passion for them. Our sympathies go out to his family & friends. He spoke of his grandkids-- was everything to him. May he R.I.P.

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