Lawrence "Larry" Thines

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.