Larry Wayne McEachern

1953 - 2018

Larry Wayne McEachern, 65, died Saturday, June 30, 2018. Memorial Service: Thursday, July 5, 2:00 p.m. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1101 Slide Rd., Lubbock, TX. Larry was born March 7, 1953 to Wilson and Jean Houser McEachern of Plainview. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1971. Larry was a life long supporter of his alma mater, Baylor University, graduating with honors receiving his BA in 1975 and Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1976. Larry completely immersed himself in law school receiving many honors including, First Place, Baylor Moot Court Competition, Fall 1975; recipient, Willard C. Finkelstein Moot Court Award; recipient Leighton B. Dawson Moot Court Award; and semi-finalist, Baylor Mock Trial Competition. He was a member of the Order of Barristers and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. A most memorable highlight of his law school experience was a trip to London that he received for winning Moot Court Competition. After law school, Larry returned to Plainview joining LaFont, Tunnel, Formby, LaFont and Hamilton for ten years before moving to Lubbock to continue his law career at McWhorter, Cobb and Johnson. Later he served of counsel with both Key & Key and Bradley M. Pettiet. Because of Larry's lifelong love of learning, he became adjunct professor teaching Business Law at Wayland Baptist University; Law and Banking at American Institute of Banking; Business Law at Texas Tech University. Larry was board certified in Family Law. His professional memberships included State Bar of Texas, Lubbock County Bar Association and Hale County Bar Association. Larry was active in the community and honored to serve in many capacities including past president of Plainview Rotary Club, past president and state board of director of American Heart Association, Hale County Civic Music Association, Plainview Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, Plainview Humane Society, Plainview Civic Theater, Plainview Area United Way, and District Chair of Boy Scouts of America. During Larry's time in Plainview, he married Gail Harper and they celebrated 39 years of marriage this year. He was especially proud of their daughter, Brittany. Larry was an avid reader and historian but particularly enjoyed politics, presidential history, biblical history, and Winston Churchill.
Survivors: Wife, Gail; daughter, Brittany of Lubbock; sisters, Karen Palmer (Bruce) of Lubbock, Susan Smith (Barry) of Fort Worth, nieces, nephews, cousins and aunt and uncle, Dr. Wayne and Betty Houser of Rochester, MN. Remembrances may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church or the charity of your choice.