Larry Flesher

Larry Flesher, age 63, a resident of rural Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at his home.

He was a 1974 graduate of Portland High School, he was a life-long farmer in Jay and Randolph County. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Church on the Jay-Randolph County line, Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Association and the Randolph County Antique Tractor Association. Larry was a car enthusiast and enjoyed going to car shows.

Larry was born Jan. 16, 1956, the son of Byron Everett and Wilma Jean (Harris) Flesher. He was married on Sept. 2, 1978, to Roxanne Merrill.

Survivors include:

His beloved wife — Roxanne Flesher, rural Ridgeville, Indiana 

Two sons — Daniel Flesher (wife: Emilee), Williamsburg, Indiana, and Matthew Flesher, rural Ridgeville, Indiana

One sister — Patti Clevenger (husband: Keith), Ridgeville, Indiana

One grandson — Mason Henry Flesher

Parents — Byron and Wilma Flesher, rural Portland

One nephew — Brian Clevenger (wife: Angela)

Three nieces — Libby Bihn (husband: Joe), Laura Moore (husband: Eric) and Nicky Blalock (husband: Shawn)

Eight great-nephews and seven great-nieces.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Service will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Bryan officiating the service. Burial will follow at Lawndale Cemetery east of Ridgeville.    

Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice, Pleasant Hill Church or Jay County Cancer Society. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.