Elwood J. "Woody" Larson Jr.

Elwood J. "Woody" Larson Jr.

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Dec

6

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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc Funeral Home

1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA

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Dec

6

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc Funeral Home

1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA

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Elwood Larson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc., Funeral Home on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Elwood J. Larson Jr. (Woody), 54, of Nanticoke, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice, Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.

He was born December 10, 1970, the son of Elwood and SueAnn Bray Larson of Shavertown. He was preceded in death by his mother SueAnn.

Woody is survived by Connie Larson, his wife of 27 years, daughters CarolAnn, Elizabeth, and Lillian Larson, all at home. He is also survived by his father Elwood J. Larson Sr. and wife Joyce Larson, Shavertown, sister Gwen Foy, Dallas, and Brett Larson and wife Vivien, Ohio, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Woody graduated from Dallas High School in 1989 and Johnson College 1991 with 2 degrees. Woody was self- employed and an entrepreneur.

He was an avid outdoors man and spent many days fishing and hunting with his family and friends. When Woody was not outdoors he enjoyed cooking and helping others in need.

Family and friends are invited from 11-2 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Memorial service will immediately follow calling hours at 2PM.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

6

Calling hours

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc Funeral Home

1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA

Send Flowers

Dec

6

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc Funeral Home

1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA

Send Flowers