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Lawrence Thines Obituary
LIMA -- Lawrence "Larry" Thines, 67 of Lima, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 3, 1958 in Lima to Virgil and Georgia Mae {Nichols} Thines. His mother survives in Lima.
Larry was an avid gardener and loved dogs. He was heavily involved with the Lima Police Dept. Exchange Club Roller Hockey League and was known as "Coach Larry" to the hockey youth in the community. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Liberty Bell Award winner for his many years of volunteering with the Police Dept.
He is survived by his mother, sons: Sean (Karis) Thines, Matthew Thines, and Kyle (Stephanie) Thines, grandchildren: Louise, Hazel, Elle, Bryn, Dresden, Alec, and Quinn, siblings: Timothy (J) Thines, Lucy (Randall) Garland, and Amy (Richard) Pina, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and his sister: Theresa Basigner.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Daniel McNamara
October 9, 2025
Very Sorry to hear about Larry We are praying for him and the family.
Eddie Monfort
October 8, 2025
Larry was a bullheaded pain in the butt at times set in his ways. Most of the time though he was a man that was willing to give to anyone that needed his help. There were many a child that was able to play roller hockey because of his generosity and his drive to allow everyone that wanted to play the opportunity to play.
Most kids knew how to bypass his gruff and crabby exterior and find that soft and large heart.
Larry you will be missed. Remember no crosschecking up there. Be at peace my friend
Matthew Thines
October 7, 2025
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