Larry Ray Cedars, 73, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at home, surrounded by family.
He was born March 6, 1950, at Crawfordsville, to Harry and Maxine (Taylor) Cedars. Larry married his beloved Peggy Combs on Jan. 20, 1968, spending over 39 years together until her passing in 2007.
Larry attended Waynetown High School. He was a retired United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country from 1974 until 1994. After his military career, Larry worked for the Athens, Alabama Post Office for 15 years. He was a member of the Crawfordsville American Legion, Post 72 and the local VFW. Larry enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and landscaping his yard and garden.
Larry is survived by two children, Jamie Cedars of Waynetown and Autumn Cedars of Staten Island, New York; daughter-in-law Pam Butler; seven grandchildren, April, Amanda, Austin, Chucky, Destiny, Jaydynn and Jordynn; and eight great-grandchildren. Larry was the loving uncle of 17 nieces and nephews and will be missed by his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Peggy; and son Mike Cedars.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 6 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at Sanders Shoemaker Funeral Care, 202 Bratton Road, Waynetown. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army and the American Legion, Post 72. Cremation will follow and Larry will be laid to rest next to Peggy in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery at a later date.
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