Larry Joe Cuzzort

Larry Joe Cuzzort passed away at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on February 20, 2021 at 1:05pm. He was born July 20, 1958 to Helen (Harper) and Jerry Cuzzort in Evansville, Indiana.

Larry was a legendary distance runner who helped usher in Southern Indiana’s distance running dominance. He graduated from Central High school in 1976, where he held the school’s one and two-mile records. He ran 9:14 for two miles in the mid-70s. In college, he was a star at Western Kentucky University (WKU), where he was a four-time NCAA Division 1 All-American (two in cross country, one in the indoor 2-mile, one in the outdoor 5,000 meters). Running for Mason-Dixon AC in 1980, he was on the team that won the United States Cross Country Championships. In 1982, he ran a very fast 7:52.74 in the 3000 meters. Larry would go on to run professionally for the famous Sub 4 Track Club, where he set the American 15K road record.

After graduating from WKU with a degree in Computer Science, Larry went on to a successful career in Information Technology, first co-founding Computing Solutions in Evansville and later with companies such as Brown & Williamson, Covance, Gilead Sciences and BCforward, earning an MBA from Bellarmine University along the way.

In his free time, Larry enjoyed golfing with his sons, hosting family gatherings at his home, playing with his grandchildren and just spending time with those he loved. He was an avid Royal Caribbean cruiser and prided himself on being a Diamond Plus member. He enjoyed traveling, having lived on three continents. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor. He would do absolutely anything to make someone laugh. He was kind, a selfless gift giver, a loyal friend and an amazing dad. He will be greatly missed by his friends and loved ones.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Cuzzort; his older brothers Steve Cuzzort and Jerry Lee Cuzzort; and his younger sister, Kathe Cuzzort. He is survived by his mother, Helen Eshelman (Phil); younger brother Jim Shultz; former spouse of 25 years, Sandy Cuzzort; their three children, Adam Cuzzort (Jennifer), Laura Fulkerson (Zach) and Matthew Cuzzort; and seven grandchildren, Avery, Henry, Charlie and Cody Cuzzort and Oliver, Addy and Evie Fulkerson.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, February 27 at 10:00am, with funeral to follow at 11:00am, at Castleton Community Church in Indianapolis (5825 E 91st St, Indianapolis, IN 46250). Gifts and sympathy cards can be sent directly to Castleton Community Church. To view the livestream of the service click here