His visitation will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 13th with a funeral service to follow at Oak Lawn Funeral Home in Pensacola, Florida.
Larry was born Clinchco, Virginia to Reva and Basil Stanley on September 10, 1945. He married Shirley J. Watson on December 19, 1971 in Dayton, Oh. He worked for Glaw Awning Company for many years until he retired to Pensacola Florida, where he continued to work for many years.
Prior to Shirley’s death in 2007 they were deeply involved in Lary Club for cancer survivors as well as the ARC Center where his beloved brother in law Michael Watson attended. He was an avid supporter of the cancer society, animal shelter, and veterans.
Larry is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 36 years Shirley J. Watson.
Larry was a loving brother to Lilian, CC, Gay, Ronnie, Kenny, Basil Jr., Curt, Frank, Jim, Rebecca, Debra, Elizabeth, Diana and a great uncle to their children; Including his brother in laws Bill, Jim, Tom, Michael, Terry and sister in law Sheryl.
Although Shirley and Larry didn't have any children of their own they took in and helped raised several family members as their own children and he is survived by; brother in law Michael Watson, Sheryl Watson-Oakes, Walter Watson, Billy Watson, and Christina Taylor. Step children Gene and Dawn
Grandchildren, Charmaine Drake, Shelly Watson, Tommy Fritz
Great-grandchildren; Tyler, Kenzie, Kristin, Ryan, Little Tommy, Aniah
Great-great granddaughter; Layle.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Covenant Hospice for their kindness, care, and support during this time.