Lawrence Wright

Lawrence E. Wright, age 71 of Stanton, Nebraska died Monday September 3, 2012 at his home in Stanton, Nebraska. He was born April 22, 1941 the son of the late William and Alice (Craig) Wright. He attended Poly Tech High School in Long Beach, California. Lawrence worked for Dragon Valves at Norwalk, California in the production of aerospace parts for Apollo space flights. Lawrence married Judy Marie Schwartz on April 20, 1959 at Long Beach, CA. Three children were born to this union, they were later divorced. In 1973 Lawrence began work at Harbison-Walker Refractors in Calhoun, Georgia for over 30 years. He married Lila “Jo” Beckwith on May 20, 1975 at Ringgold, Georgia. The couple retired and moved to Stanton, Nebraska in 2003. Lawrence’s hobbies include hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Sherie Davis; a granddaughter Brittany Wright and by a brother Fred. Survivors include his two sons Michael & Kris Wright of Stanton; Larry Wright of Leavenworth, KS; seven grandchildren Amanda Wright of Calhoun, GA; Rebecca Wright of Calhoun, GA; Niclole Wright and fiancé Preston Perrett of Sioux Falls, SD; Michael Wright, II of Stanton; Sandra Wright of Kearney; Jonathon Wright of Fremont; Roxann Wright of Kearney; three great grandchildren Colt Perrett of Sioux Falls, SD; Elijah Wright of Calhoun, GA; William Trey Bryant of Calhoun, GA and a sister Wanda and Wes Patterson of Westminster, CA Funeral Services for Lawrence E. Wright will be conducted Saturday September 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Hershel Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers serving will include Ronnie, Stevie, Terry and Andy Craig, Michael and Bruce Clark, Lee Hill and Billy Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Lamar Clark and Eddie Schultz. The family will receive friends at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home on Friday from 6:00 until 9:00p.m. Online condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.maxbrannonandsons.com Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, a legacy of compassion and care is in charge of the funeral services for Lawrence E. Wright, age 71 of Stanton, Nebraska.

Lawrence Wright

April 22, 1941 - September 2, 2012