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Larry Watkins Obituary

Larry Paul Watkins, Sr., 65 of Lake City, passed away after a long illness Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Gainesville VA Hospital. He was born in Graceville, FL and he moved to Lake City in 1996. He was in the US Army 5 years and served 2 tours in Viet Nam and among his medals he received a purple heart. He loved his country and was a disabled veteran and retired, but would do anything to help someone and always had a smile. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Watkins of 20 years, 2 sons Larry Watkins Jr. and Robert Watkins in Beaumont, TX and 2 step-sons, Raymond Joyner Lakeland, FL and William Joyner, Jacksonville, FL., one sister Mary Lou Crutchfield, Waycross, GA. His parents and 3 brothers Freddie, Robert and Jack predeceased him. He had many family and friends and extended family, Jim and Kathy and Mike Wilkinson. Moring Funeral Home, Melrose, FL will handle his cremation and he will be taken to the Jacksonville National Cemetery October 4, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. there will be a memorial service held for him at Athens Baptist Church, Lake City, FL where he was a member, on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm.

Published by Lake City Reporter on Sep. 29, 2013.
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Thank you Cindy. I'm sorry you are just now hearing about Larry. I know he thought a lot of you and communicated with you when he felt like being on the computer. He felt like you were a very dear friend.
Maggie

Margaret Watkins

December 4, 2013

I learned of Larry's home going today. I've know him my entire life. We played together as kids. I am sad for his families loss but happy for Larry in his heavenly home. God Bless.

Cindy Sowell

November 27, 2013

Gorgeous(er) man. Inside and out. Thank you for choosing me to be a part of your life. You will be forever with me.

A Joyner

October 19, 2013

We Love you!

Jennie Linder

October 9, 2013

Margaret, I just learned of Larry's death. I am so sorry. I know what a terrible adjustment this will be for you ... please know that your memories will help to sustain you in the years ahead. Hugs.

Dena Foster

October 5, 2013

Margaret,my heart smiled at the love you two shared,and the kindness you showed one another Iknow Larry would want you to think of all the love,joy,laughter,and tears you shared and yes grieve also,then let your heart smile for the wonderful years you had together,and the love you both shared with everyone the two of you love.I'm so sorry I wish you did not have to go though this pain........Love you,Louise

October 2, 2013

Larry,your Bubba,Michael,and I will miss you very much.We will always remember the good times, your kind ways,and your loving heart.We will always try to be there for Margaret. Love You,Wally,Louise,and Michael

October 2, 2013

Larry I will always appreciate the way you treated mine and Lynn's children. You treated them as you would have treated your grandkids....God Speed.

David Rodriguez

October 1, 2013

You were like a brother i never had. I will miss you dearly! Love, Buddy C.

October 1, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good person and a fantastic friend and we love him dearly. Our hearts go out to Ms. Maggie and the rest of the family at the terrible time.

Pam Kaus

September 30, 2013

Maggie, My heart goes out to you...Things will get better as you turn everything over to our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the only way you can get through this...I love you very much...Larry was the sweetest man. He will truly be missed... Love,

Martha June

September 30, 2013

Larry pop, You were always my hero and I was so proud to call you "PoP." You taught me to smile even when things were so hurtful in life and you helped build my self confidence when I was at one of my lowest times. You showed me love and how a man is suppose to treat a lady he loves and that helped me to choose the most loving wonderful husband that loved you also and always said go, he needs you more than me when you were sick. I seen you help those in need a lot of times and said to help others when you can. You taught me so many valuable lessons and I will never forget them. I will always hold you close in my heart and love you forever.

Tina Amos

September 30, 2013

Mis Mar so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers. May Larry RIP.

Doug & Cathy Moore

Doug Moore

September 30, 2013

Margaret ,we sorry for you loss , we will dearly miss . we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts .

JUDY WATERS

September 30, 2013

Little Margaret, Linda and I are so very sorry to hear about Larry's passing... We are praying for God to put his loving arms around you, and bless you, and give you peace... Love you always, Linda and Bill Burtch, Niagara Falls, New York

Linda And Bill Burtch

September 30, 2013

I am sorry about your loss Aunt Maggie, he was a kind and loving man to all. I did not come to see you all often, but I did think about you all very much. He could make anyone feel welcomed into this family. I love you both and may God help ease the pain that you are going through. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Jessica and Ken Watkins

September 30, 2013

much love to you. he was a wonderful soul who will always be with all who knew him. RIP

judi breuggeman

September 29, 2013

Ms. Maggie,
I will always remember Larry for his wonderful sense of humor and the good times (even though there were so few times we got to get together) and of course his infectious smile. Loved our bantering we used to do and the few dinners we shared at the Texas Roadhouse when we were in town. God now has him in his loving care and will take very good care of him until you can again. Miss you and our deepest sympathy to you, take care, always Carol (O'Brian) Jost & Douglas Jost

Carol & Doug Jost

September 29, 2013

Margaret, Our thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your family.

Karen (Hudson) Myers

September 29, 2013

I miss you.

Lynn

September 29, 2013

Larry, I'll always remember you. We had so many good times; you, Aunt Margaret, and me. There were so many weekends that Michael and I would spend with you back when I was in college. The memories of us playing Clue and Monopoly together, as well as so many family gatherings, especially Christmas eve, will forever be etched in my memory. I've been reminiscing about old times. I miss you. Peace forever.

Lynn

September 29, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

September 29, 2013

Gator you have some amazing grandchildren and now they have their little families. . May you watch over them all. I wished you could have been around little Roo . He is a hoot. I pray for those who love you to cope with your passing and find peace within knowing you are in a better place and no longer in any pain. Love ya

Liz Slayton

September 29, 2013

Margaret, so sorry to hear about Larry.

September 29, 2013

Larry, you were my very best friend and the most wonderful husband to me. I have missed you so much ever since you took your last breath. Home is not the same without you. You've always been an angel and now you have your wings. You'll always be in my heart and I'll see you again one day. I love you now and always and I miss looking into your eyes and seeing your smile. We lived a wonderful life together and I'll have so many good memories and I thank you for that.
Love, your wife Maggie

Margaret Watkins

September 29, 2013

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