Kokomo, IN - Larry Joe Wright, 77, of Kokomo, Indiana died at 11:12 pm, July 2, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on August 11,1947 in Kokomo, Indiana to Keith J Wright and Barbara Jean (Conwell) Wright.

Larry is a 1965 graduate of Northwestern High School in Howard County. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1966 to 1970, with a tour in Thailand and Vietnam. Larry worked at Stellite in Kokomo after high school graduation. Upon his return from active duty, he worked at Kings Heating and Plumbing. In 1973, he opened the Cape Codder Restaurant in Kokomo, eventually becoming Captains Cove. He also owned and operated Burger Express in the late 80's and early 90's. In 1991 he opened County Catfish Restaurant, which he closed and retired from in 2019.

He loved to watch sports on TV. When his grandsons played youth baseball, he was very involved in coaching their teams.

Larry is survived by his mother, sisters Kristie Smith (Tom) Frankfort, Indiana, Beth Andrews (Ed) Kokomo, brother Ron Wright (Becky) Chandler, Arizona, Grandson, Cory Wright Kokomo, niece Michelle Andrews, nephews, Mike Andrews, Derek McCleary, Matthew McCleary, Sean McCleary (Brittany), 2 great grandchildren, and his good friend Bobbie Baldwin (Stephanie) who stood by him until the end.

He was preceded in death by his father, son Chad Wright, two grandsons Clayton Wright,

and Charlie Wright, and Neice Corine Andrews.

A celebration of Larry's life will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston. Visitation time will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with service following at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Caleb Baldwin officiating. Larry's family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the Indiana Veteran's Home in Lafayette for their excellent care of Larry during his time there. Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wright family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com