Larry Jackson

Larry Jackson, age 86, a former resident of Portland, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Albany Health and Rehabilitation in Albany, Indiana.

Larry was born July 1, 1938, the son of Lester and Mabel Kaderly. 

Larry retired from Teledyne Portland Forge in Portland after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Portland Moose and the Arch Bridge Cruisers. Larry was always there to help anyone that needed a helping hand and could never tell a person no. 

Larry married Treadesa “Trudy” Murphy on June 29, 1968, and she passed away on Oct. 28, 2023.

Survivors Include:

His son — Loren Jackson, Muncie, Indiana

His daughter — Deb Crump, Portland, Indiana 

Three grandchildren — Katelyn Crump, Evan Jackson and Cassandra Jackson

Two great-grandchildren — Marlea Crump and Mason Rittenhouse

He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Liber Cemetery south of Portland.