Larry K. Blackard, 76, of Fort Branch, IN passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, IN on September 1, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Clifford and Nina (White) Blackard on April 15, 1941 in Fort Branch, IN.

Larry was in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years and retired from Whirlpool after 41 years of service.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judith (Glordan) Blackard of Fort Branch, IN, children , Misty Workman (Lane) of Fort Branch, IN, Stacy Brittingham (Chuck) of Francisco, IN, Jason Blackard (Melanie) of Fort Branch, IN sister Peggy Bruce (Morris) of Oakland City, IN, brothers Bill Blackard (Joanie) of Evansville, IN, Mick Blackard (Nancy) of Haubstadt, IN, grandchildren Kelsey Brittingham (Kyle Cummins), Emily McGowan, Taylor Kohl (Evan), Chase Brittingham, Tanner Brittingham, and Peyton Blackard, great grandchild Karlee McGowan, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, IN with Pastor Bob Douglas officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Stodghill Funeral Home from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on September 7 from 9:00 AM to service time. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch, IN following the service. Donations can be made to the Fort Branch Park.