Larry Eugene Hinds, 86, of Newark, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at his home. He was born June 17, 1939 in Zanesville to the late Robert and Martella (Shoulders) Hinds.

Larry graduated from Zanesville High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from LICCO after 18 years of dedicated work. He enjoyed building things and doing different kinds of crafts.

He is survived by his fiance, Lois A. Spires; children, Tamara S. (Donald) Scanlon and Tracy L. (William) Wheeler; grandchildren, Tiffany D. Haynes, Cory M. Scanlon, Joshua R. (Megan) Hinds, Casey L. Thornton and James B. Scanlon; great grandchildren, Dakota Haynes, Glorious Byrd, Adarien Byrd, Aiden Scanlon, Noah Scanlon, Leo Scanlon, Cylas Scanlon, Natalya Lavigne, Dalton Wright, Carolyn Hinds and Wayland Hinds; and great great grandchildren, Kendrick Betts, Brooklinn Byrd and Leo Byrd.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Norma J. (Keffer) Hinds; and sisters, Bernice Robinson and Patricia Mumaw.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 10, 2025 from 3-6 pm at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark where the funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm with Pastor Steven Hughes officiating.