He was born in Coshocton, Ohio in 1941, the son of the late Huber and Mary Wright. Larry graduated from Roscoe High School in 1958 and Marietta College in 1962 with a Petroleum Engineering degree. Following graduation he worked in the oil and gas industry for the Columbia Gas Company in Columbus, Ohio as an engineer until he started his own company, Larry H. Wright, Inc. in 1972. He and his wife Carol retired to their condo in Naples in 1992 and Larry became a Condominium Manager for 20 years at the Seawatch Condo.
Larry married the former Carol Moore of Coshocton in 1962 who survives him. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on May 27, 2018. He is survived by his son Scott (Karen), Athens, Ohio, son Jeff (Deana) Granville, Ohio and daughter Jennifer (Chris) Babler, Tucson, Az. He is also survived by five precious grandsons, Hunter, Chandler, Nicholas, Johnny and Charlie. He leaves his sister Sylvia Wood, Mansfield, Ohio and brother Robert Wright, Lancaster, PA and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents and young son Johnny (1966).
A celebration of life will be held in Coshocton, Ohio on January 26, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lock Landing (Roscoe Village Visitor Center), 600 N. Whitewoman Street, Coshocton, Ohio. Officiating will be Larry’s cousin, Pastor Ric Bonice.
The family would like to extend its most heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff at Avow hospice during his stay at home.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Ln., Naples, Fl. 34105.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
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