Larry J Carnahan, 75, of Ottumwa, died at 2:28 p.m. October 1, 2022 at Mercy Iowa City.

He was born May 3, 1947 in Ottumwa to Leslie and Velma Hopkins Carnahan. Larry married Cheryl Ann Porter on August 3, 1967 and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2009.

Larry was a 1965 graduate of Ottumwa High School and was soon drafted for the United States Army and served in Vietnam. Larry worked for Guys Potato Chips, United Parcel Service, Sunbeam Bread and Ecosystems.

Larry was a person who loved to have fun. He was often either listening to a joke or telling a joke. He enjoyed going to the casino and playing scratch offs, never winning that giant jackpot but enjoyed a lot of little wins. When the weather was nice, you could find him sitting on his front porch. Larry was very family oriented and loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Larry and his wife, Cheryl, always opened their home to others, providing foster care for 23 years fostering several children and always “being there” for the nieces and nephews.