Obituary of Larry Reed Reckart

Larry Reed Reckart, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 79 at home on Saturday March 13,2021 with family by his side. The son of the late Carlus H. Reckart and Edith R. Hoff Martin, he was born April 20, 1941 in Tucker County. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He retired from Hopemont Hospital after 32 years. He was also a carpenter. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patsy Reckart; son Jimmy Reckart and wife Pam of Terra Alta; sisters, Nancy Glotfelty and Patty Wildasin both of Terra Alta, and Rosemary Edelen of Bellvue, CO; grandchildren David, James, Melissa, Zakery and Shane; many great grandchildren that called him "Pap"; his step-father, David Weber of Clarksburg, and his best buddy and dog, Rusty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancilee Hedrick; two brothers David Messenger and Willard "Jim" Reckart; and a sister, Margie Loughry. The family would like to extend a special thanks for the outstanding care and attention given by Hospice nurses and staff. Family and friends will be received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta from 4:00 p.m. on Thursday March 18, 2021 until 7:00 p.m. Due to COCID-19, safety precautions will be taken, the social distancing 6-foot rule will be honored, and all guests are to wear a mask. Condolences may be made at www.arthurhwrightfuneralhome.com