Haskins continues business, community service

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR
  • Haskins (front) with his brother and sister, Stuart and Ann. CONTRIBUTED
    Haskins (front) with his brother and sister, Stuart and Ann. CONTRIBUTED
  • Larry and Minnie Haskins celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. CONTRIBUTED
    Larry and Minnie Haskins celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. CONTRIBUTED
  • Minnie just prior to wedding in 1966. CONTRIBUTED
    Minnie just prior to wedding in 1966. CONTRIBUTED
  • Larry and Minnie Haskins in their office. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff
    Larry and Minnie Haskins in their office. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

    There may be many phrases to describe Larry Haskins, but probably none would be more accurate than to say he is not afraid to work.

    Haskins, now 80 and still working every day, started early and has never quit.

    “I have basically worked since I was 12 years old,” he shared last week. “I started out working in the back of a laundry truck, handing laundry up to the drivers, delivering to people.

    “A long…