Larry Joe Cottongim, age 62, of Salem, Indiana, passed away at his home
on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Larry was born on December 2, 1963, in Salem, Indiana, to Lee Ralph and
Dorothy Louise (Winslow) Cottongim.
On April 15, 1995, he married Sandra Annette Greene, and together they
built a life centered on family, faith, and the farming community he loved.
Larry attended Eastern High School and Prosser Vocational School. A
lifelong farmer, he began working alongside his father at a young age
and never lost his passion for agriculture. As a member of Washington
County 4-H, he especially enjoyed showing hogs and took great pride in
the farming traditions that shaped his life. If Larry wasn’t farming, he
was just as happy talking about it.
Larry also had a love of travel that began in his youth and continued
throughout his life. He cherished taking his family on new adventures
and exploring new places together. He enjoyed seeking out great food,
always in search of the perfect tomahawk steak or lobster roll.
Larry was baptized into Christ at Canton Christian Church. He and Sandy
raised their daughters, Raven and Katelynn, in the farming community
that meant so much to him. He lived a life marked by hard work, quiet
strength, and unwavering dedication to those he loved, leaving a lasting
impression on everyone who knew him.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Sandra; his daughters,
Raven Cottongim (Matthew House) and Katelynn Cottongim, both of Salem,
Indiana; and the light of his life, his granddaughter, Starling Iliana
Nice.
He is also survived by his siblings: Terry Cottongim (Nancy), Sara Day
(David), and Kent Cottongim (Terri), all of Salem, Indiana; and his
sister, Clara Cottongim of North Haven, Connecticut.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Ralph and Dorothy Louise
Cottongim.
Visitation will be Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
Southern Hills Church in Salem and Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Southern Hills Church.
The funeral will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the
church, followed by burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.
