Larry J. Earl, 59, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 at his home.

Born March 23, 1949, in Lebanon, he was the son of George C. and Juanita E. (Bierman) Earl, He married Jennifer Sue Leary on Aug. 22, 1970, and she survives.

Other survivors include his mother of Frankfort; sons, Scott (wife, Mary Jo) Earl and Adam Earl, both of Shelbyville; brothers, Ken Earl, Don Earl and Curt Earl, all of Frankfort, John Earl of Mulberry and Gene Earl of Indianapolis; sister, Dena Earl of Frankfort; and grandchildren, Cole Earl and Keifer Earl.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Earl was a farmer and co-owner of Shelby Bottled Gas Corp.

He served in Blackhorse 11th Armored Calvary during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart.

Mr. Earl was amember of Fairland United Methodist Church, American Legion Post No. 70, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Greenwood Lodge No. 5864, and the 11th. A.C.V.V.C.

He enjoyed camping, antique Mustang automobiles and was an avid collector or M&M dispensers.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St, Shelbyville, IN.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at Fairland United Methodist Church, Fairland, IN.

Burial will be in Fairland Cemetery in Fairland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairland United Methodist Church, 205 W. Washington St, Fairland, IN 46126 or Fairland Volunteer Fire Department.