Larry Nelson Baity

August 22, 2016

Larry Nelson Baity was born in Philadelphia on April 4,1940 to Evelyn-Beaty-Clyde and the late Juwan Rice. Larry is survived by his cherished wife of 24 years, Ella Mae Baity, loving sons Winston, Michael, Stewart and stepson William L. Boone, and 12 loving grandchildren, and adoring mother Evelyn. Larry will be sadly missed by Uncle Turk and Aunt Ethel, and cousins. Larry graduated from Murrell Dobbins Vocational School, after which he joined the US Military as a Marine, retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant, E9, after 21 proud years of service. After retiring, he became employed as a prison guard at both Holmesburg and the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center for many years. Larry also drove a school bus for Laidlaw Transit and Marple Newtown High School, after which he worked for Watermark Retirement Home in Philadelphia driving senior citizens to various places. He finally retired in June of 2016. Larry was a very loving husband and father. He was outgoing and generous, helping anyone who was in need. He was a handyman and could fix almost anything. Larry was also an avid talker and could relate to anyone. Knowledge of sports was his passion and he was a dedicated Philadelphia sports fan. Larry will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.