Larry E. Taylor, 86, of Poneto, IN, Liberty Township, passed away at 1:45 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Bluffton, IN. He was born on Saturday, December 16, 1939, in Pennville, IN.

Larry was a graduate of Poling High School. Throughout his working years, he worked as a truck driver and dump truck driver, as well as a mechanic. He also drove for the Amish and worked as a farm hand at Taylor Family Farms. Larry enjoyed staying busy and could often be found piddling around or working on lawn mowers.

Larry will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for the time they shared together.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Jeff (Irene) Taylor of Redkey, IN; Billy Briggs of Montpelier, IN; Tonya Shultz of Bluffton, IN; Tina McCord of Hartford City, IN; Bonnie Wyatt of Bluffton, IN; Neena (Nick) Charnley of Hartford City, IN; and Peggy (Jeremy) Miers of Yorktown, IN; brothers, Terry (Carol) Taylor of Hartford City, IN, and Mark (Suzanne) Taylor of Montpelier, IN; sister, Nancy Pryor of Montpelier, IN; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great- great grandchildren, his ride or die beloved dog, Coco, and other loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Mary (Rouch) Taylor; daughters, Twila Wimmer, Yvonna “Sis” Cable, and Penny Taylor; sons, Gary Taylor and Kevin Taylor; brothers, David Taylor, Ray Taylor, and George “Ricky” Taylor; and sisters, Susan Bothast and Sherry Love.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, 109 W. Windsor St., Montpelier, IN, on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

A service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with Pastor Jesse Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Hill-I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pennville, IN.

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com.