Lawrence "Larry" Adcock, age 87 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on July 11, 1933 to Harry and Bernice (Reichelderfer) Adcock in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1951 graduate of Hicksville High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955. On February 6, 1970 he married Shirley (Mekus) Adcock, who survives.

Larry was a member of Defiance Eagles #372, VFW #5665 in Sherwood, and a life member of Elks Lodge #147. He was the Vice President of Operations at Northwest Controls for 25 years until his retirement in 1997.Larry was very proud of his children and their accomplishments. He will be greatly missed by his family and many good friends. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Adcock of Defiance, his son, Todd (Melissa) Adcock, and his daughter, Laura (Ron) Lapland. He also leaves behind his grandchildren; Lauren Adcock, Grant Adcock, Michael Taylor, Cassandra Lapland, and Garrett Lapland, one great-grandson Ezra Lapland, his sister, Judy (Werner) Rosenau, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Portia Seither, and brothers, Billy and Jack Adcock. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Due to the recent pandemic, masks and social distancing are required to enter the funeral home. Funeral services will be private for the family, with Fr. John Stites officiating. Burial will take place at Riverview Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary's Food Pantry, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.