Lawrence Larry Anderson

March 30, 1954 - February 26, 2023

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Valle Vista Golf and Conference Center

755 E Main Street

Greenwood, In 46143

Lawrence “Larry” Anderson

The Man! The Myth! The Legend!

After a long and courageous fight with a relentless disease, Lawrence Louis Anderson, age 68, died peacefully at home on February 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife and family.

“Big LA” loved the water, anything chocolate, only comfortable clothes, Harley Road trips, pizza buffets, playing “Call of Duty”, eating beef (especially prime rib) and Coors Light beer.

Activities he enjoyed included traveling with his wife (especially to beach locations), boating/water skiing, board games with his family, relaxing in his backyard with a cigar, going to the gun range, and working in his beautiful, manicured yard.

Weekly lottery tickets for all the lotto’s were a must!

Larry hated vegetables, hypocrites and discussing either politics or religion. He was a thrill seeker and enjoyed motorcycle rides, parasailing, and even parachuting by himself. “Smoke on the Water” was his favorite song.

Blessed with beautiful blue eyes, he looked like the Marlboro Man and had an infectious smile. This big powerful guy, however, loved to hold his canine Chihuahua babies, Charlie, and Lucy.

Born March 30, 1954, Larry grew up on the northeast side of Indianapolis in a neighborhood full of kids at 35th and Audubon Road. He attended Saint Andrew grade school near 38th and Sherman Drive and graduated from the all-boys downtown Cathedral High School in 1972. Larry was an expert pipefitter by trade. He worked 43 years and retired from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 440. There wasn’t a job he would turn down. He has been described as a perfectionist with his work and welding.

Larry worked hard and played hard! Although quite thrifty (would bring cheese from home and place on Steak’n Shake hamburgers to save $1.50!) He wouldn’t hesitate to help someone in need!

Always loving life and family, caring, and looking out for others, his daughter Angie summed him up beautifully: “He has always had a strong and LOUD external image, and very opinionated, but he was a softie at heart and would do anything for anyone!”

His father fought on two U.S. Navy Destroyers in World War II. One was shot out from under him! Patriotic, Larry would never let the American flag touch the ground.

He is preceded in death by his wonderful parents, Harold, and Anne Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Yvette (THE love of his life), daughter Angie Kessinger, grandchildren Darien and Anyia and sister Karen Anderson (Bud Robertson).

Everyone who remembers him is asked to celebrate Larry’s life in their own way. Raising a glass of their favorite drink in his memory would be quite appropriate. Larry would hope that you will do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness, for someone less fortunate, in his name.

His Celebration of Life (Larry would want you to dress comfortably, casually and come as you are) will take place on:

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 6:30pm-9pm

Valle Vista Golf and Conference Center

755 E Main Street

Greenwood, In 46143

Valle Vista Golf and Conference Center

755 E Main Street

Greenwood, In 46143

Lawrence “Larry” Anderson The Man! The Myth! The Legend! After a long and courageous fight with a relentless disease, Lawrence Louis Anderson, age 68, died peacefully at home on February 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife and family. “Big LA” loved the water, anything chocolate, only comfortable clothes, Harley Road trips, pizzaContinue Reading

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It was my wife’s, Judy, and my privilege to be with my cousin, Larry, and his family in his last week! I’ve never seen anything like it!! He accepted his disease and death with fight, grace and courage! We truly witnessed greatness and a MAN, in every sense of the word, pass without fear or complaint! All he was concerned about was that he did enough so that his wife and family would be provided for after his death. On his last day, he was so happy that his friends came to see him. I am humbled and in awe of Larry and so proud to know him!! I/we love you Larry!! Rest in peace!! Lou

One of by best friends from high school days. I wish we had not lost contact. Obit was accurate, a big outside but a soft inside.

Rest in Peace Brother......You'll be missed.....

I want to express my sincere condolences to Yvette and Larry's family. I worked with Larry enough to know what a good mechanic he was. Larry was always fun to be around, whether at work or wherever. A couple of the memorable times I had with Larry were the Golden Gloves boxing matches and when he introduced me to drag racing at the US Nationals at Raceway Park. Always a good time with Larry at the 440 picnics and retiree cookouts, and will definitely drink a cold one in his memory. I will miss you, brother. Rest in Peace!

I work with the Larry at the power house on Harding Street. He was a great guy. I like Larry a lot. He was kind of like a good friend and I'm sure I'm gonna miss him cause I was wanting him to see me when I was in Nevada and he never got there but now I'm in Alabama And I'm going to miss Larry a lot. Sorry about your loss he was a good man.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I Loved working with Larry. He was one of the first guys I worked with when I topped out. Larry took me under his wing and helped me tremendously. He and I did crosswords together for years. Rest in Peace LA.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.