Larry Wilkins

Larry James Wilkins, age 67, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, and his precious dogs Sage and Bella, on December 29, 2022. Larry was born on May 20th, 1955 in St. Ignace, Michigan to the late Carl and Agatha (Grondin) Wilkins. Larry was a graduate of Sault High School with the class of 1973. On October 20, 1990, he married Debby Pearl Gamelin in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Larry was not a stranger to hard work. He spent the last 20 years working for Harwood Properties, but most knew him from his time at Parkers Hardware. Larry was a very private person who chose not to disclose his diagnosis of cancer with anyone besides close family and friends. He started his battle in July and fought like a champ until the very end. Those who knew him, knew what an incredible man he was. He had an intense love for his wife Debby, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved gardening, cooking and baking, his animals and religiously watching his Tigers and Lions. He lived for his family and the many projects they had for him. Larry is predeceased by his wife Debby, sister Dorothy, and brother Mike. He is survived by three children: Sherri (Don Bentley) Bloomfield and Terry (Nicole) Wilkins both of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Christina Wilkins of Prairie Village, KS; grandchildren: Rachel, Emily (Jeff), Alyssa, Aaron, Sidney, Jenna, and Laila; and great grandchildren: Ryan, Jaxson, Cora, Lauren, and Liam. Larry is also survived by two siblings: Donna (Daryl Dalimonte) Wilkins and Debbie (Mike) Bell, as well as six nieces and three nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on January 2, 2023, at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. Friends may gather that same day at the funeral home from 11:00 until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MyMichigan Road to Recovery. We would like to say a very special thank you to Dr. Ali Mohamed and all of the amazing nurses at MyMichigan Oncology Dept, as well as the wonderful staff at EUP Home Health and Hospice.

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Larry Wilkins

May 20, 1955 - December 29, 2022