Larry Caraway

July 14, 1943 - September 21, 2021

Larry John Caraway, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Garnett Place. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, family will greet guests an hour before service, followed by burial at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Larry was born on July 14, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Archie and Elise (Topping) Caraway. He graduated from Jefferson School in Cedar Rapids and went on to serve honorably in the United States Navy until honorable discharge in 1966. He worked at Link-belt Speeder as a draftsman until retirement. On November 17, 1975, Larry was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Caraway, at First United Methodist Church in Marion, Iowa. Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was an avid stamp collector for many years. Larry enjoyed watching TV and a good meal, especially a sweet treat. Larry is survived and lovingly remembered by a stepson, Chuck (Rose) Fadness of South Dakota; stepdaughter, Diane Erb of Marion; niece, Karen (Greg) Zierath of Marion; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; sister, Betty Carsner; and brother, Richard Caraway.