Larry Reid

Larry Reid never knew a stranger. He loved to chat and share stories with friends both old and new.
Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Reid, 75, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 13th, 2023.
Larry was born in Newark, Ohio in 1948 to Martha Grace (Strosnider) and Lawrence O. Reid, who were loving and hard-working parents. Larry grew up alongside his beloved older sister Patricia, and several cousins, Bruce, Gale, Mike, Jill and Jan Cady, Jody and John Skinner, Peggy Thropp, Bob Reid's kids in Cincinnati, and Walt Reid's kids in Kentucky and Nevada. He cherished family time and enjoyed growing up in Newark. He graduated from Newark Catholic High School in 1966, then attended Eastern Kentucky University where he graduated with a degree in Physical Education.
Larry met the love of his life Rebecca (Becky) Ohl when they were both teaching for Lakewood Schools in Hebron, Ohio. They both had a passion for teaching and became close during game nights spent with their teaching friends. They were married January 2nd, 1981. In 1984 they had their first child, their daughter Alison. They soon expanded their family with their son Devin, and sometime later their youngest daughter McKenzie. One of Larry's greatest enjoyments was supporting his children, especially when it came to their love of running. He was a dedicated cross country and track dad who always took their splits, as well as figured out the best spots on a cross country course to cheer his kids on during their races.
Larry had many fond memories of going on vacation with his family and extended family to one of his favorite places, the Outer Banks in North Carolina. He loved Ohio State athletics, Cleveland Cavaliers basketball, and watching Newark Catholic sporting events. Larry was known for his kindness, and his ability to make anyone feel welcomed wherever he went. He was an incredible husband, father, teacher, and friend, he will be greatly missed by so many.
The last few years of his life Larry battled Parkinson's disease. While being cared for by his family he was also cared for by Cari, Alicia, Susana, and Tressa, who were wonderful caretakers.
In addition to his wife Becky, Larry is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, McKenzie and Xavier Cook, of Newark, and Alison and Dan Hammergren of Cape Coral. His grandchildren Camden and Sophia. His sister and brother in-laws, Phoebe Ohl and her husband Jim Cox, Bill Keck, Priscilla Ohl, and Tom Ohl. His nephews Sean Digman and Ryan Digman. His nieces Nicole DeMoss and Amy Perdue. As well as several great nieces and nephews. His extended family Jamie and Carol Frush and their children, Jon, David, and Katie; and Jon and Missy Morrison and their children, Jared and Jacob.
Larry was preceded in death by his son Devin, and his sister Patricia Keck. His sister-in-law LuLu Leland. His parents Lawrence O. and Martha Grace Reid; and his father and mother-in-law, Harry R. and Esther Ohl.
Inurnment services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Newark, 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 17, 2023, with Msgr. Paul Enke as celebrant. A Celebration of Life will follow at Pappy's Grill on 79 from 4:30-6:30 P.M. that same day.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Newark Catholic Foundation Devin Reid Scholarship, at 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, Ohio, 43055.
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