Larry was born to Rolland Watson and Gladys White and graduated from Akron Central High School. He attended Idaho State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Education. In 1961, Larry joined the Navy where he served as a 2nd Class Electrician, SS. He served on the USS Sablefish SS 303 in the North Atlantic, Bermuda, Carribean, and Halifax, Newfoundland; USS Scamp SSN-588 in the Pacific Coast, USS Rock AGSS 274 off the coast of Hawaii, Phillippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Okinawa and Vietnam. Larry received a National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He also served as the chaplain of VFW 2146 in Idaho Falls. He had many lifelong friends whom he loved dearly. On March 21, 1964, he and Carol were married at First Congregational Church in Idaho Falls. He worked for Idaho National Laboratory as a project manager until his retirement in 2001. In 2003, they moved to Lake Placid, FL, but returned to Idaho Falls in 2013. Larry and Carol were married for 55 years. Larry was a member of Eastside Christian Church in Florida and loved attending Watersprings Church in Idaho Falls. He was president of Eagle Rock Art Guild. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, hunting, cooking and art. Larry enjoyed lending a hand and helped acquire and distribute wheelchairs for disabled vets. He also loved spending time with family. Survived by his loving children, Dr. Todd (Moriah) Watson of Candler, NC, Staff Sergeant Mark (Michelle) Watson of Ft. Leonardwood, MO, Rebecca J. (Karl) Amonson of Idaho Falls, ID, Lt. Greg Watson of Abu Dhabi, UAE, Tara-Leigh Christensen of Rigby, ID; siblings, Eva (Terry) Shaw of Akron, OH, Harold (Patrice) Watson of Port St. Lucie, FL; special friend, Jerry Landon; and 10 grandchildren; also preceded by in-laws Dee and Delores Ralston, brothers Roger Watson and Gerald Watson; sister Gloria Szakal and brother-in-law John Ralston.