Larry Waterson was born April 14, 1948, in Knoxville Tennessee to the late Willie Bell Waterson. Larry departed this life on March 19, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Vicki Jean Harris, mother, Willie Bell Waterson, grandmother, Essie Belle Phillips, sister, Georgianna Waterson Woodard, two nephews, Darrell Edward Waterson and Calvin George Woodard, Jr.

Larry was a 1966 graduate of Rule High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and running track. Larry was employed by the Union Carbide, Y-12 Plant, for over 30 years, and was recognized for his excellent tradesman ship as a skilled, certified welder. Larry was very proud of his craft and his career as a welder. Larry was united in marriage to the late Vicki Jean Harris and to this union one son was born, Steven Dewayne Waterson. Upon dedicating his life to Christ through baptism, Larry accepted the teachings and beliefs of The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in the mid 70s, and at that time became a faithful member of The University Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church. Larry later was united in marriage to Eleanor Ann Faulkner. To this union one daughter was born, Kermita Elena Waterson. Larry was a very thoughtful caring loving dad, brother and friend. He was quiet and reflective in his thoughts and actions. Larry loved sports and enjoyed watching basketball and football. He was an avid Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. His favorite basketball teams were the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls. Most of all, Larry loved spending time with his family. His favorite pastime was family birthday celebrations. He was a generous soul. His family could always expect to receive a thoughtful card or gift early, and never late.

Larry will truly be missed by his family and everyone who loved him. We are all saddened by his sudden transition from life. Larry was resilient and he fought the good fight. We are a strong family of believers in the goodness of God's grace and mercy.

Larry leaves to celebrate his life with fond memories: his loving children, Steven D. Waterson, Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter, Kermita E. Waterson, Baltimore Maryland; loving sisters, Willadean and Geraldine Waterson, Knoxville, Tennessee; loving brothers, Jerry (Sandra Faye) and Joseph (Dorothy) Waterson; grandchildren, Stephen Dewayne Bethal and Steven Dewayne Waterson, Jr.; great grandchildren, Karter Dewayne Waterson, Braxton Xavier Waterson, Kamari Kyrie Waterson; nieces, Nivia Waterson and Kiara Hackler; nephews, Jerry DaRon Waterson and George Hackler III, all of Knoxville, Tennessee. Larry leaves a host of other extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 28, 2022 from 10:30-11:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Leroy Franklin rendering the Words of Comfort and Rev. JoAnn Hackler, Eulogist.

The final resting place will be held at the Sherwood Memorial Gardens immediately following the service where a dove release will conclude in his honor.

Mr. Waterson will lie in state at the Unity Mortuary Chapel on Sunday March 27, 2022 from 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family.