Larry Wayne Marcum

Larry Wayne Marcum, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton after a long courageous battle with Esophageal Cancer. He was born March 21, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late William Edward and Dora Marguerite “Rita” (Leach) Marcum.

In his younger years, Larry distinguished himself as an excellent artist, with a particular talent for drawing and painting. Larry was a very social person who valued friendship greatly. He cultivated many strong and lasting friendships throughout his life. He had many jobs throughout his life but his most favorite was working at the Rocky Mountain Ice Cream Factory in Colorado. Larry was very funny and witty and always brought laughter to those around him. He was also a history buff and enjoyed old western movies and shows. Above all, Larry enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Nathaniel Marcum.

He is survived by his children Wendy Harshman-Deaton, Zac (Regan) Shisler, Larren Williams and Lucas Marcum; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers and sisters Alene Heindl, Michael Marcum, Lynda (Mike) Dyer, Connie (Jeff) Adkins, Patricia (David) Johnson, Jeff Marcum and Kimberly Null; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in West Alexandria, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.