Larry Michael Watts age 77, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Retired head of aerospace department at Defense Construction Supply Center. He was a mechanical engineering graduate of University of Cincinnati class of 1971. He served 50 years on the board of directors at his credit union. Larry enjoyed the golf league and bowling league at DCSC. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, science-fiction movies and TV. He was a regular blood and platelet donor and was recognized by the American Red Cross for giving over 50 gallons of blood. Survived by wife of 53 years, Barbara Watts, daughters, Jana (Shawn Marschke) Watts, Heather (Mike) Kelley, Megan (Mike) Toombs; grandchildren, Zach (Lillie) Watts, Matthew Kelley, Owen Kelley, Cameron Hyer, Phoebe Hyer; stepbrother Bill (Priscilla) Dixon of Urbana, OH; brother-in-law David (Lorie) Ellis of Seminole, FL; sisters-in-law Ruth and Trixie Watts of Springfield, OH, and Kathy Overton of Columbus, OH; and many nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Jack and Fanny Watts; brothers, Harold, Norman, and John Watts. Friends may call Friday, October 17, 2025, 5-7 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Dementia Society of America or the American Red Cross.