Larry Nesbitt, 44, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, after a recent illness.

He was born in Racine on May 20, 1981, the son of Jerry Batts and Diane Taylor (nee Nesbitt).  He attended JI Case High School.

Larry was resourceful and was a skilled professional chef at Saint Kate in Milwaukee, as well as a meticulous landscaper.  He always made himself available to family and friends.  He was also a wonderful son, an awesome brother, a loving father, and a great friend.

He is survived by his mother Diane (Darren) Taylor; his father, Jerry Batts; his grandmothers, Annie Ball and Geneva Nesbitt; his children, Kiara Rain Nesbitt, Alina Breeze Natal, Larry James Nesbitt, Terry Ryan Nesbitt, and Deshon James Besler; his grandson, Syaire King Nesbitt; his siblings, Joshua Shamare Nesbitt, William (Porscha) Norwood, Diana (Clarence) King, Damaya Ruffin, Jermaine Morgan, Shawan Morgan, Antonio Taylor, Quincy Hargrove; special friend, Jennifer Lynn Tepley; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Howard Nesbitt, Hazel Nesbitt, and Louie Ball.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, DECEMBER 6, 2025 , for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.   A service celebrating his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 am.