Larry Karl Hume

April 02, 1942-March 10, 2020

Larry Karl Hume, 77, a lifelong resident of Sheridan, passed away on March 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on April 02, 1942 to the late Ivan Coble Hume and Gladys A. (Robey) Hume in Lebanon, Indiana.  Larry was a graduate of Sheridan High School's Class of 1960. Larry traveled out to California for a short stay after graduation, and upon return to Indiana joined the US Army, serving 1961-1964.  After serving, he returned home to Sheridan IN, where he met and married Lynn Purdy. They were married on March 20, 1966 and had been at each other's side for 53 years.  Lynn preceded him in death, September 28, 2019.

Larry retired from the US Postal Service after 35 years of service in 2003.

Larry is survived by his three children: Perry (Cheri) Hume, Lana Hume, and Tina (Brett) Tillison.  Larry loved visiting and playing with grandchildren and great grandchildren. He looked forward to each visit.  Larry was a proud Pappaw to Brent (Lee) Hume, Kya Marsh, Tyler Hume, Shey Tillison and Jed Tillison. He is also survived by her great grandchildren: Harrison, Lincoln, and Peyton Hume. Larry was a loving brother to Ivalou Mary Hume Gray preceding Larry in death.

Larry enjoyed woodworking with remarkable ingenuity.  He enjoyed coaching his son's baseball teams throughout his youth, along with coaching his daughter's softball teams.  His main pleasure was spectating his children and grandchildren's sporting events.  He loved and cared for his family with great pride.  Larry touched many lives with his kindness and sense of fun.  He brought immeasurable joy with his creativity and orneriness. In his ladder years, his favorite pastime was sitting on his deck, drinking coffee, watching the birds and visiting with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 , Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 or at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/

The Hume family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Family and friends are invited to leave the family a condolence, share a memory or sign the guestbook at www.fisherfunerals.com . Fisher Family Funeral Services is honored to serve the Hume Family.