Alan (Wayne)

Lary

Alan (Wayne) Lary, 64, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away April 30, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Wayne was born in Jacksboro, Texas on February 14, 1960 to Ron and Fran Lary.  He graduated from Burkburnett High School in 1978.  His family owned Boomtown Bowl and Wayne became a top competitor, nationwide for 2 decades after high school.  In 1980 he moved to Duncan, Oklahoma to continue his bowling career while managing the bowling center there for 6 years.  He met and married his wife, Tamra Blackwell in 1982.  Wayne accepted a position as General Manager of Ada Bowling Center in 1986.  He decided to further his education and received an Associates Degree at Cameron University in business management (Deans Honor Roll).  With an opportunity to purchase his own business, Wayne moved his family to Wichita Falls, Texas in 1993, where he attended Midwestern State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management.  In 1997, Wayne began working as a car salesman, people were drawn to his energetic and charismatic personality.  He spent 20 years selling cars and then retired in 2022.

Wayne had so much love in his heart for his family and friends.  He enjoyed music, sports (Dallas Cowboys), fishing, barbecues and anything with the grandkids.  Wayne was a devoted Christian and always made time to listen to others.  He seemed to have a sixth sense about people and knew how to make them feel better.  He will remain in our hearts and minds.  Wayne Lary will be missed, but not forgotten.

Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Ron Lary.

Wayne will be missed by his surviving loved ones.

Mother Fran Minton and husband Joe of Iowa Park, Texas

Son Matthew Lary and wife Samantha of Wichita Falls, Texas

Daughter Valarie Lary of Wichita Falls, Texas

Best friend and companion, Debbie Kennedy of Wichita Falls, Texas

Sister Rhonda Salyer and husband Jack of Burkburnett, Texas

Sister Debra Newell and husband Steve of Fort Myers, Florida

Brother Michael Lary and husband Juan of Ferndale, Michigan

Former spouse Tamra Lary of Duncan, Oklahoma

He cherished his grandchildren, Morgan, Matthew, Jr., Stellar, Allie and William.

He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews.

Please join the family in celebrating Wayne's life in the parlor at Faith Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas on May 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.  He will be buried with his father in the Burkburnett Cemetery.