Larry Lee Pressly

Larry Lee Pressly, 71, of Laurel, died on March 20, 2011, at South Central Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Pressly was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas and attended Blessed Sacrament School. He graduated from Jonesboro High School and attended Austin Peay State University. He served four years in the US Air Force where he corresponded with a young lady for 3 years while he was abroad. Upon discharge he finally met and married his pen pal of three years, Linda Wuersch, in 1965. Larry and Linda were blessed with two children. His lifelong career in the retail business included every facet of management: buying, personnel, advertising and new store set up. He retired from Hudson’s Salvage in 2005. Larry was a member of the VFW and a fourth degree in the Knights of Columbus. His most fulfilling role in life in addition to being a good father, good husband and friend was serving his church family as a deacon. Completing four years of study and prayer Larry was ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Biloxi and assigned to Immaculate Conception Church in Laurel. He performed a variety of duties with two of his favorites being teaching religion at I C School and Assisting at the Hispanic Mass each week. Through self study, classes and CDs he became literate in Spanish and formed many friendships in the Hispanic community. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and enjoyment of his family and friends. He loved bringing a smile to someone with his “groaners” or corny jokes. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ross Clark Pressly and Clara Momany Pressly; and brother, Billy Pressly, all of Jonesboro. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Wuersch Pressly; a daughter, Laura (Phil) Graham of Laurel; a son, Jason Ross Pressly of Gulfport. Also surviving a brother, Bob (Debbie) Pressly of Laurel, sister, Betty (Don) Pulford of Jonesboro; sister-in-law, Vicki (Lee) Hammons of Picayune; and brother-in-law, Michael (Rebecca) Wuersch of Laurel. Two beautiful granddaughters added much zest of his life, Virginia Anne Pressly of Meridian and Alyssa Dare Graham of Laurel. Numerous other relatives celebrate his life, cousins, nephews, nieces and great niece and great nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 pm Tuesday, March 22nd at Memory Chapel with the Rosary at 7 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Wednesday, March 23rd at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Officiating will be the most Reverend Roger P. Morin with Priest and Deacons of the Diocese of Biloxi. Pallbearers will be Matthew Pressly, Nicholas Pressly and the Knights of Columbus with burial in Lake Park Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Hispanic Ministry or the charity of your choice. Memory Chapel of Laurel will be in charge of the arrangements.

Larry Lee Pressly

July 8, 1939 - March 20, 2011