Larry A. Smith

Larry A. Smith, 75, Galveston, passed away at 7:14 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home.  He was born on December 29, 1947, in Kokomo, the only child of the late Harry A. and Gaynelle (Warnock) Smith.  He married Cathy S. Sommers on August 2, 1992, and she survives. 

Larry graduated from Kokomo High School in 1966, and attended Ball State University before joining the United States Navy, where he became a SEAL.  He served his country from 1967-1969 before being honorably discharged from the Navy.  He was the Director of the Kokomo Howard County Emergency Management Agency for 29 years. He had been a dispatcher for the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, a volunteer at the Harrison Fire Department for 6 years, the Howard County Radio Alert team, and  the Howard County EMA.  Larry was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Howard County Lodge.  He served eight terms as President of The State Director Association of Homeland Security, as well as other offices, and was a board member for over 20 years.  He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.

Along with his wife, Cathy, Larry is survived by his children, Kolton N. (Christine) Smith, Amanda G. (Andrew) Phillips, and Tracy A. Droll; grandchildren, Serenity V. Phillips, Jordan B. Balentine, DeLonte Walker, Kyler Smith, Cadence Smith, and Shantel Droll.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Pastor C.J. Steiner officiating.  Burial will follow in Converse Cemetery, where military honors will be provided by the United States Navy and the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team. Friend may visit with the family from 10 am to 12 pm on Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Howard Haven. Stout & Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.  Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

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