Larry Joe Fording, 65, of Lafayette, formerly of Fowler and Kentland, passed away at 4:20 am Saturday, February 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born on February 25, 1947 in Lafayette to the late Ewan "Red" and Esther (Anker) Fording. He graduated from Fowler High School in 1965. From 1967-1969 he served in the United States Army during Vietnam. During that time he was stationed in Germany. His marriage was to Betty Lou Godbey on December 10, 1966 in Kentland. She survives. He worked as the Plant Manager for Powell Systems in Fowler from 1965-2008. Larry was a member of the American Legion in Fowler, formerly the Fowler Baptist Church and Kentland Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, and he was most recently a member of Wea Ridge Baptist Church in Lafayette. He loved his family and cherished their time together and he enjoyed carpentry work. He also enjoyed music and singing and served as the music director at church. Surviving are three children, Michele (Dave) Popejoy of Delphi, Melissa Leon (Rico) of Lafayette and Michael (Gretchen) Fording of Mason, North Carolina, his mother-in-law, Lois Godbey Day, 21 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother, Jerry Lee Fording and two sisters, Marge and Beverly. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (EST) Monday, February 18, 2013 at Wea Ridge Baptist Church (corner of 430 South and South 9th Street, Lafayette). His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Kentland with Pastor Dan Sager and Pastor Denny Moody officiating; interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland. Memorial donations can be made in his name to the family to help expenses or Wea Ridge Baptist Church.