Taylorville Obits

Larry Ira Wright of Taylorville

Larry Ira Wright, 71, of Taylorville, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:15 p.m. at Meadow Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorville. He was born November 24, 1941 in Hillsboro, IL. The Son of Ira and Margaret (White) Wright. He married Rebecca Harbaugh on December 5, 1987 in Taylorville, IL. He Worked as a Manager at McDonalds in Taylorville and Pana for 30 years. He also was the owner of Wright on the square prom and women’s 70’s Clothing store and also worked at Blakley’s department store. He was the youngest member of the Hillsboro High school class of 1959, never missed a class reunion, and was a graduate of Greenville College. He was also a Member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville, IL  

He is survived by his Wife: Rebecca; Daughters: Elizabeth Wright of Taylorville, IL and Margaret (Matt) Carlen of Springfield, IL; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son Christopher Lawrence Wright, 1 Sister Lucille. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church of Taylorville. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 5:00-8:00pm at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville and one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday at the church.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Taylorville 116 East Franklin Street Taylorville, IL 62568                                         

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.

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