Larry Challis Wright

Larry Challis Wright, age 93, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on January 21, 1933, in Logan County, the son of James Elva and Leone Myrtle Challis Wright. Following his high school graduation he joined the United States Marines. Larry worked for Wiens Elevators, then the Sunflower Helium Plant until his retirement.

Larry was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas. He took great pleasure in gardening and in spending time with his grandchildren. In his earlier years, he enjoyed dancing and traveling; he and his wife traveled to all fifty states.

On March 21, 1955, he married Doris Maxine Deaver, in Russell Springs, Kansas. She passed away on November 30, 2011.

Survivors include his Two Daughters - Susan and Vance Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Kyle and Stacy Hoeme of Scott City, Kansas, One Son - Lynn and Calista Wright of Aurora, Colorado, One Brother - Gary and Darlene Wright of Greeley, Colorado, One Sister - Alene Sheldon of McPherson, Kansas, Nine Grandchildren, and Nineteen Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Brother - James Wright, and one Grandson - Jeffrey Wiechman.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m Friday, September 11, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas, with Brenda Hogan presiding.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be made to the First United Methodist Church or The American Cancer Society in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

There will be no calling times.