Larry D. Stockton

May 17, 1939 - April 2, 2020

Larry D. Stockton, 80, of Colfax, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Witham Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born May 17, 1939 in Thorntown, a son of the late Theodore and Lilly (Osborne) Stockton. On May 8, 1965, he was married to Janet (Covault) Stockton. She preceded him in death in April 1998. Larry attended schools in Darlington, Indiana and later served in the United States Navy from 1956 until 1962. He owned his own business, Stockton Pole Building of Linden, Indiana. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Larry was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. Survivors include two daughters, Laura Schick and husband, Bob of Colfax and Melynda Stockton of Lebanon; grandchildren, Nick Schick, Ashley Schick, Jonathon Schick, and Emilee Schick all of Colfax; great grandchildren, Quinton and Malcolm Schick; a sister, Barb Wathen and husband, Sonny of Shannondale and Sharon Hinds and husband, Charlie of Linden; sister-in-law, Pat Covault-Clawson of Thorntown; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Larry was preceded in death by four siblings, Frances Stockton, Bob Stockton, Jerry Stockton and Ted Stockton. Burial of Ashes with Military Rites will take place at 1:00 p.m. on July 29, 2020 at Green Lawn Cemetery in Darlington, Indiana. Memorials may be directed in his memory to a charity of your choice.