Larry Allen Wixom, 83, of Winfield, Iowa, died Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Henry County Health Center emergency room. Larry was born January 29, 1943 in Burlington, Iowa, to Francis A. and Elizabeth Houtz Wixom. He attended Burlington High School where he got his GED. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years, stationed in Vietnam for 2 years, and then the Philippines, where he met his wife, Teresita Ibanez. They eloped with a chaperone, and were married April 1, 1974. Following his Navy career, Larry worked at the IAAP for 25 years. During that time, he worked production and was a group leader. He enjoyed casino poker, Texas Hold ‘em, gin rummy, fishing, backgammon, cribbage and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Terrie, daughters; Robin (Bruce) Jordan of Richmond Virginia, Sheri (Roy) Davis of King, North Carolina, Pamela Worrell, Chesapeake, Virginia, Jennifer (Jay) Hummell, Caddo Mills, Texas, and twins Lora Wixom (Lewis Jones) and Lorinda Wixom (Robby Nace) of Washington, Iowa, grandchildren; Matthew, R.J., Jessica, Bailey and Holly, Hailey, Mason, Miriam, Rae, Janie, and Jolie; 4 great grandchildren, sister Jacklyn Brown, Belle Plaine, Iowa, sister-in-law Betty Wixom, New London, Iowa, half-brother Jerry Hudson, half-sister Sherry Hudson, numerous nieces and nephews, and Terrie’s younger sister Susanna “Mila” (Jerry) Wilson, Frankenstein, Missouri, who they adopted and brought with them from the Philippines. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Francis DeWain Wixom and Wendell “Lonnie” Wixom, half-brother Terry Hudson, and brother Gary Wixom in infancy.
Visitation will be at Elliott Chapel, New London, beginning at noon, on Saturday, May 23, with the family receiving friends from 1pm-3pm. Military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard will be held at 3pm. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date at Burge Cemetery, rural New London. A memorial has been established for the Winfield Fire and Rescue. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.