Larry P. Lewis, age 76, of Xenia, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. He was born August 2, 1948 in Miami Valley Hospital, the son of Paul and Vera (Stenersen) Lewis.

Larry grew up in Xenia, Ohio and graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1966. He retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. From an early age Larry enjoyed drag racing, winning first and second places at various tracks, including National Trail, Edgewater and Kil-Kare. He was also an avid bowler. He bowled for many years with Community Lanes and Beaver-Vu Leagues. He proudly played softball with the Sierra Delta WPAFB team. Larry was also a lifetime member of the FOE Xenia, where he served as Treasurer for 14 years. After Larry's retirement, he spent three years traveling with his brother-in-law, Robin Lee, participating in the Go Kart Mini Grand Prix Charity Races.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son: Joel "Joey" Whitt and step-son: Josh Martin.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia A. (Martin) Lewis; daughters: Erin (Josh) Harkleroad and Stacy Lewis; step-children: Kevin Martin of Columbus and Kristy Northern of Huber Heights; siblings: Carol "Cosmo" Lewis of FL; Ronald (Jeannie) Lewis of Xenia and Patty (Robin) Lee of AZ; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was "Papaw Racecar" to 13 grandchildren: Savanna, CJ, Bella and Alexa; Saylor and Brooklyn; Keandre, Natayja, Kevion, Kariana and Joshua; Clayton and Junior; one great grandson: Flynn Nicholas; and anxiously awaiting the arrival of another; Larry also dearly loved his three little amigos, Ken, Kell and Kodi, who affectionately called him "Grandpa."

He will be interred privately at Valley View Memorial Gardens.