Larry Thomas Wright

Larry Thomas Wright, of Madison County, died March 06, 2022. He died fighting a four-year battle of cancer. He was 77 years old. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Larry was born September 22, 1944, in Madison County, Tennessee. He graduated from South Side High School. He enlisted in the National Guard Reserve from 11-01-63 to 11-01-68 and achieved the rank of Sgt. Larry was in Law enforcement for several years and then started a career in sales at NTCC Reese Supply/East Coast Metal until he retired in 2006. He loved the Lord and his Church family at Meridian Baptist Church . Larry was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf every chance he had at Woodland Hills. He really enjoyed spending time at their place at the Tn River, enjoying time with his family, friends and just relaxing. He also enjoyed traveling in his RV with his family, favorite destination Gulf Shores, Alabama. He was a talented artist, and all his paintings were from his heart. Larry loved having coffee every morning for years with his group of friends and oh, the stories that were told. He leaves behind his faithful “fur babies,” Smokey, Rambo and Ms. Kitty. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Chalma Wright and Mary Sue Neely Wright; brother, Danny Joe Wright; sister-in-law, Charlotte Wright. Larry is survived by his wife, Diane Wright; son, Jonathon Wright (Karla); brothers, Neal Wright, Roy Wright (Sherry); sister-in-law, Wanda Wright; grandchildren, Joshua Wright, Allison Wright, Gerardo Gonzalez, Mia Wright; great grandchild, Jaxon Taylor. The family would like to give a special thanks to the West TN Hospice team, especially Nurse Nancy. In lieu of flowers donate in Larry's name to Jackson Animal Care Center. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Highland Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry Kirk officiating.