Larry Scott Wilson

Larry Scott Wilson, 73 of Sylvania passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 in his home. He was born in Rittman, Ohio on August 1, 1947 to Marian (Hughes) Landis and Louis Rex Landis. He later lived in Fremont, Ohio and Sylvan Lake, Michigan before moving to Sylvania. He graduated from Sylvania High School in 1965 and earned an Associate Degree and Bachelor of Business Degree from the University of Toledo. Larry married his high school sweetheart, Joann Harrison in 1969. Larry was employed by Athletic Supply, Rollie Schmidt, Champion Spark Plug, and retired from Merillat Cabinet Company in 2010. Larry and Joann were blessed with two children, Laura Elizabeth (Charles LeRoux) and Scott Eric (Rob Davis) as well as two amazing grandchildren, Olivia Anne LeRoux and Carson Andrew LeRoux. Those who knew Larry shared his enthusiasm to visit every Major League Ballpark. In the weeks after his diagnosis he was “gifted” with the opportunity to accomplish that goal with visits to new ballparks in Dallas and Atlanta with members of his family. He had also taken Carson on several trips to visit 18 of the 30 parks. Even after seeing each team he remained an avid Detroit Tiger fan. Larry was a total family guy. Family always came first, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed vacationing in Florida and Arizona as well as the relaxing times with family at Devils Lake where he was the pontoon captain. Much of Larry’s time was spent in service to others. He was not good at being “idle” so volunteer projects kept him busy delivering Mobile Meals, caring for the lawn at church, volunteering at Friendly Center, and so many others. He was a 50-year member of Sylvania First United Methodist Church where he chaired most committees over the years. Larry also attended Bible study and was a 20-year member of an Emmaus share group. Larry was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, children, grandchildren, sister Debbie Ackermann, and his faithful church family. We will all miss his gentle spirit, his smile, his love of ice cream, and his unquestioning faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Due to COVID services will be private. The family suggests memorials to Sylvania First United Methodist Church 7000 Erie St. Sylvania, Ohio 43560 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio 30000 River Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home and condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com