Larry C. Wright, Sr.
Funeral services for Larry C. Wright, Sr., 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Wright passed away at 2:00 a.m., Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home.
He was born July 15, 1939, at Hocomo, Missouri, to Winsted Langston Wright and Stella Alice Jane Smith Wright. On June 26, 1960, he was married at Spring Creek Church to Peggy Fox. Mr. Wright was the owner and operator of Hardy Outside Wood Furnaces. He was a member of the Missouri National Guard in West Plains for nine years and had served on the Fairview School Board, Hammond Mill Bible Camp Board, Harlin House Museum and Gideon Bible Society. Mr. Wright adored his grandchildren. Larry enjoyed hunting and loved a good practical joke; he never met a stranger and would take the time to talk with anyone. Mr. Wright was a member of First Baptist Church for many years where he had retired from serving as a Deacon.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Peggy Wright, of the family home; three children, Larry “Chip” Wright and wife, Joan, Cyndi Wright and Becky Welty and husband, Robert, all of West Plains; five grandchildren, Monica, Whitney, Breanna, Gretchen and Garrett; three great-grandchildren, Ryker, Pierce and Beckham; and many friends.
His parents and one sister, Judith Wright, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Blue Mound Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Blue Mound Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Melinda Burgess King
October 8, 2019 @ 1:21 pm
What a good man. I’ve known Larry and the family for years. He always had a smile for me. We would reminisce about my Dad too. May your memories bring you peace and comfort for a life well lived.
Joseph Thomas Collins
October 8, 2019 @ 1:39 pm
Sorry to hear of Larry’s passing, we went to high school together, I always enjoyed Larry, he always had a good story to tell.
Kathy Hollingshad and Guy
October 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
Larry was a diamond among man your friend everybody he met.. a true example of a good Christian man father husband friend he will be missed very very much but know we will see him again one day I know him and guys dad Carroll are telling some Tall Tales right now having a good time reuniting
James & Linda Eades
October 8, 2019 @ 4:21 pm
Peg & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you rest knowing he is in a far better place.
Dale & Thelma Mitchell
October 8, 2019 @ 8:39 pm
So sorry to hear about Larry passing .. prayers for the family, he will be missed!!
Bob and Cindy Kirkland
October 8, 2019 @ 8:50 pm
Peggy and family, words can not express how we are saddened by this news. We have known Larry for so many years, did business countless times with Larry and your whole family. We always enjoyed seeing Larry and visiting with him. We are sending with our love, many prayers for comfort in the days ahead. Larry will be truly missed, he was one in a million!!
Max Collins
October 11, 2019 @ 11:41 am
Larry’s life was one of compassion, doing good deeds to help others. They say you can’t take your treasures with you, but those like Larry do. It’s laid up in Glory and Everlasting.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
October 12, 2019 @ 12:09 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was beloved by many, and I know he will be missed! Love and prayers going out for you, his sweet family and his many friends.
David and Carrie Thompson
October 12, 2019 @ 6:45 pm
Very sorry to hear this news. Prayers for all of Larry’s family.
David and Carrie.
Joe and Barbara Nix
October 12, 2019 @ 9:59 pm
Peggy and family, Please know our thoughts are with you. We have so many good memories of Larry. He was always so incredibly kind to TJ. He always had a smile and a funny story to share. He will be missed…..