(1-15-25) This past weekend while on a line-of-duty call for the Jay County EMS Larry Nuckols of Portland passed away.

Larry Nuckols

Obituary

Larry Nuckols, age 53, of Portland passed away on January 10, 2025 in the line-of-duty while working as a paramedic at Jay County EMS. He was born in Bluffton, IN on June 16, 1971, the son of Dick and Darlene (Dolly) Nuckols. He served in EMS for over 32 years and was also a U.S. Army Veteran with three combat deployments who served until retirement.

He was a 1990 Blackford High School graduate.

He is survived by his sister Carol Nuckols-Deavers (husband Eric), brother Richard Nuckols (wife Jamie), and half-sisters Kimberly Franks and Melissa Creamer. He is also survived by sons; Vance Guntle, Joseph Nuckols, and Zachary Nuckols. Daughters Erika Nuckols (fiancé Christopher Fitzsimmons), Kylee Kaehr, and Elizabeth Nuckols. Grandchildren Brooklyn Limbert, Peyton Limbert, and Christian Fitzsimmons. Many nieces and nephews, and wife Angela Nuckols.

He is preceded in death by mother Darlene (Dolly) Nuckols in 2014 father Dick Nuckols in 2020 and nephew Dustin Franks in 2023.

Funeral services will be Friday January 17th at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Galen Fitzsimmons presiding.  Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 – 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home.  Memorials can be made to Fallen Heros or choice of the donor.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com