Larry was born in Hannibal, Maryland, to Thomas Calvin and Mary Eleanor Haas on July 30, 1943. He served 4 years in the United States Navy. Later he went to work as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA. When computers were installed he became a computer analyst. After 38 years and ten months of service Larry retired on April 1, 2001.
Larry’s favorite holiday was Halloween and we celebrated each year by giving out snickers bars. He always dressed up and had a group to welcome the kids. He taught a computer class for Seniors at Lone Star College. He was an American Legion Member. He will be greatly missed by friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Judy (and dog Wilbur); his children Ronda, Beckey, DeAnna, DiAnna; his step daughters Myra & Dana; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. His sister Patti Abeity of Hamible, MO; his brothers David Priest of Hamible, MO, and Clyde Jr. Priest of Jacksonville, FL; and his cousin Janet West of Springfield, MO.
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