Larry R. Boughton

Larry R. Boughton, 84, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on April 5, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion, Indiana. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Logansport, Indiana, to Lawrence K. and Julia M. (Yeider) Boughton.

Larry was a proud graduate of Logansport High School in 1960 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal. He dedicated four years to active duty and two years in the reserves, earning several certificates of training and commendations throughout his service. His time in the Marines was a source of great pride and shaped the strong work ethic and commitment he carried throughout his life.

On April 1, 1967, Larry married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Corso) Boughton. Together they built a life filled with love, hard work, devotion to their boys, and shared their ups and downs together until her passing on September 8, 2004.

Before retiring, Larry devoted 30 years of his career to the Chrysler Transmission Plant in Kokomo. Even in retirement, he was never one to sit still. A true hands-on man, Larry always had a project underway, whether remodeling his home, woodworking, or fixing cars. He took great pride in teaching his children the value of hard work, the skills of building, creating, and the art of enjoying coffee at the Big Wheel restaurant or another one of his favorite coffee shops.

If Larry had a passion in life, it was being deeply supportive to his wife and her ceramic shop: Mary Ann’s Ceramics.  Every day, after long shifts at Chrysler, he returned home and would devote his evenings in the ceramic shop pouring molds and taking on countless tasks behind the scenes. As the business grew, so did his contributions, even expanding the building multiple times to help bring her vision to life.

He was a life member of the Albert E. Shockey Marine Corps League, where he remained active in service to others. Larry participated in Toys for Tots, served in the honor guard performing military rites at graveside services, and enjoyed taking part in motorcycle rides with fellow members.

Larry will be remembered for his gregarious and outgoing personality. He never met a stranger and could always be counted on for a good conversation, often over a cup of coffee. One of the most cherished memories his family holds is his playful “duck voice,” which he loved using to entertain his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and any little ones lucky enough to be nearby. It brought him immense joy to make them smile and laugh.

He is survived by his loving sons, Alan (Melissa) Boughton of Tipton, Indiana, and Bruce (Carolina) Boughton of Ogden, Utah; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his brother, John Wayne (Julie) Boughton of Logansport, Indiana; and his sister, Lela Fay Street of Logansport, Indiana.

Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Boughton; his parents, Lawrence and Julia Boughton; and his brothers, Charles Eugene “Gene” Boughton, Bill Boughton, Bob Boughton, and Tom Boughton.

Larry’s legacy is one of service, dedication, laughter, and love; a life well-lived and a man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service celebrating Larry’s life will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main St. in Tipton with Steve Brown officiating. Visitation for family & friends will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Logansport, Indiana. 

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