"Dear Family, I did not know Larry, but I do know the pain of loosing a loved one so young. We buried my niece, Alison, on March 13 of this year. She died at 22 years of age. I understand the pain you must be feeling. Please know that you and Larry will be in my thoughts and prayers. Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine on him forever, Amen!!!"
In loving memory of
Larry L Mayer, Jr.
October 23, 1992 - April 17, 2017
Larry L. Mayer, Jr., 24, of Carmel, Indiana passed away April 17, 2017. He was born October 23, 1992 in Indianapolis, IN to Amy and Larry Mayer. Also surviving are his sister, Ashley Mayer; grandparents, Larry and Carol Mayer, Tim and Sandie Perry, and Janet and Michael Waggoner. Larry was a special uncle to nephews Isaac and Noah. Besides his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, Larry had many special friends, both in Columbus and the Indianapolis area.
Larry was a 2011 graduate of Carmel High School. Larry competed on The Ohio State University Men's Gymnastics team from 2012 to 2015. Larry currently holds both the Ohio State and NCAA record on vault. Academically, Larry was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten Scholar-Athlete and three-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete. Larry graduated from The Ohio State University in December 2016.
He was completing a sports management internship at Ohio State and had planned to begin coaching at the Indiana Gymnastic Center in Franklin, Indiana in May. He was also employed by Texas Roadhouse, Columbus, Ohio.
Larry began his gymnastics career at Interactive Academy transferring to DeVeau's School of Gymnastics before entering The Ohio State University. Larry enjoyed everything that he did, but especially his gymnastics, hunting and fishing, and hanging out with friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at DeVeau's School of Gymnastics, 9032 Technology Drive, Fishers, Indiana. A brief service will be held at 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Larry Mayer, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, http://gofundme.com/larrymayerjr.
Tributes
"Dear Family,
We may not know each other, yet I give you my sincere condolences for the loss of your son! I too lost my 21 year old son 6 years ago and as one grieving mother to another I pray for your heart to be comforted! Praying for your family! "
"Dear Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Larry's passing. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends. The Compassionate Friends Central Indiana Chapter (317) 250-0351 (Jodie) www.tcfcentralindiana.org www.compassionatefriends.org larry.gardner@tcfcentralindiana.org "