Lawrence L Watkins

Lawrence L Watkins, 85, of Sylvania, OH, passed away on May 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Detroit, MI to Byron and Elsie (Dailey) Watkins.

Larry graduated from Burnham High School in 1959, joined the United States Army in 1964 and transferred to the Ohio National Guard being honorably discharged in 1969.  Larry served on the Sylvania Township Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He attended barber school and began his career at Dale’s barbershop in November of 1962, eventually becoming the owner.  One of his favorite things was the comradery with his customers.  He continued to cut hair until the week of his death.  He was gracious during covid and went to his costumers' homes to cut their hair and when they were unable to come into the barbershop due to illness.

Larry enjoyed fishing, attending car shows, riding his bike, and taking long walks around Sylvania, often walking up to five miles each evening.

He loved working in his yard and planting flowers. Larry was a longtime member of the Sylvania Moose Lodge and the Joseph W. Diehn American Legion Post. He appreciated all things old and treasured the friendships he made throughout his life. Larry will be deeply missed for his kind, caring, and friendly nature. For years, his barber shop was more than just a business it was a place filled with laughter, good times, and happy people, where generations of loyal clients became lifelong friends.

Larry is survived by his brother, Robert Watkins; nephews and nieces, Julie, John (Jan), Cory and Suzanne; and his great nephews and niece, Josh, Nate, Troy, Alexis and Anthony. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John “Jack” (Dorothy) Watkins and sister-in-law, Jacqueline Watkins.

Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11am until the service begins at 2 pm.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lawrence L Watkins, please visit our floral store.