Larry Wayland left this earth Dec. 15, 2022 at the age of 71 after a long battle with complications from COVID. He peacefully passed away at home in Seadrift, Texas in the loving arms of his wife of 27 years, Mary.

Larry served in the army for 2 years during the Vietnam war receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge and an Expert M-14 Rifle Commendation.

With his vast array of skills and knowledge, he was known as a man who could build or fix anything, In 1984 he began a long career in healthcare, ultimately retiring from the Wise Health System in Decatur, Texas.

After retirement, he and Mary moved to the coast to the town of Seadrift, Texas where Larry loved to go deep sea fishing with his son Curtis.

Larry was a giving soul who, at the drop of the hat, would help anyone in need. He made friends everywhere he went and will be missed by many.

Larry was survived by his wife Mary Wayland, son Curtis Wayland, brother John Wayland, sister Rita Helton, grandchildren Eli Wayland, Cydni Wayland, Logan Wayland and Preston Wayland, and nephews Austin and Travis Wayland and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert Wayland and Marie Helton, son Brian Wayland, brother Rusty Wayland and father and mother in law Harold and Doris May.

A celebration of his life is to be held at a later date in Seadrift, Texas.