Larry R. Caylor

June 4, 1940 – July 8, 2026

Larry R. Caylor, 86, San Antonio, Texas, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Elwood, Ind., on June 4, 1940, to Charles H. and Mary (Perry) Caylor. His father died when Larry was young so Larry was raised by his mother and his stepfather, Wayne Carson.

Larry had an accomplished military career, serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam era where he earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel at his retirement. He was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross as a result of an incident on October 2, 1969. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Eagles.

He attended Walnut Grove School until his junior year when he moved to Sheridan, graduating from there in 1958. Larry graduated from Butler University in 1963. He greatly enjoyed symphony music and always marveled at parades when bands would produce amazing marching music as they passed by. He was known to have a very keen ear for listening to music and having the ability to critique the sounds. Larry spent a lot of quality time just reading a good book and completing the daily crossword puzzle.

Survivors include his siblings, Marla Featherstone and husband Forrest of Tipton, Jim Caylor and wife Linda of Lebanon; and nieces and nephews, Josh Featherstone, Rob Featherstone (Christine), Valerie Stapleton (Kevin), Doug Caylor (Michelle), Brett Curnutt (Terri), Jill Howerton (Kenny), Julie Grinstead (Gary), and Scott Curnutt.

Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Dale Caylor, and sister, Darlyn Hughes.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 17 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Knapp presiding. Burial will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will also be at the funeral home on Friday from noon until the service time.

Online condolences for Larry’s family may be left on his obituary page at young-nichols.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Tipton American Legion, 129 N. Independence St., Tipton, IN 46072.