Lawrence Henry Scarlet's Obituary
He lived by a simple principle: be honest, even when it wasn’t easy or popular. He believed that truth mattered — and if something didn’t need to be said honestly, it didn’t need to be said at all. That quiet integrity shaped how he lived and how he raised his children.
A lifelong auto mechanic, he built his reputation on skill, precision, and self-education. Though he never graduated high school, he earned his GED and taught himself much of what he knew through books, magazines, and experience. Dealerships sought him out for his expertise. If not for age slowing him down, he would still be riding.
He was frugal, disciplined, and committed to his daily workouts. He served in the Army, though he often spoke plainly about not enjoying that chapter of his life. He was socially awkward at times,, and even after retirement he continued helping others with their cars. He had strong opinions about engines — especially that premium gas from a reputable station was the only way to treat a car right.
He loved machines with personality — Corvettes, a modified Volkswagen Rabbit, a Pontiac Solstice, and especially Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed tuning and modifying them just to hear the engine roar.
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