Larry Bruce Albright

Larry Bruce Albright, age 71, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Bruce was born on July 2, 1948 in Quincy, the son of John C. and Katherine (Boyd) Albright. He was a 1966 graduate of Quincy Senior High School,

He married Shirley Jo Piper on June 27, 1970 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on June 25, 1983.

He married Kathleen “Kathy” Havermale Martin on July 21, 1984 in Quincy. She survives. Bruce and Kathy celebrated 35 happy years of marriage and he treasured their many vacations together and with their children and grandchildren to Branson, MO.

Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He especially enjoyed the flying hugs from all his grandchildren. He was also a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

He was a retired former co-owner of Factory Direct Bedding and Furniture.

Bruce enjoyed playing golf with his son, Cory, and was proud to have had two Hole-In-Ones at West View Golf Course.

He is survived by: his wife, Kathy; two children: John (Cory) Albright and his wife Nikki and Lauren Elise Damon and her husband, Joe; five grandchildren: Madeleine, Max and Meredith Albright and Elise and Kristin Damon; one great-grandson, Beckett Albright.
Also surviving are his mother: Katherine “Kay” Albright; two brothers: Craig Albright and Mark (Wendy) Albright; one brother-in-law, Jerry (Debbie) Havermale; five sisters-in-law: Connie (Johny) Miller, Janet (Danny) Wolf, Carol (Rick) Bridal, Vicky (Lee) Hanlin and Barb (David) Aeschliman; his father-in-law, Parke Piper and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Albright; his first wife, Shirley Jo Piper Albright; his father-in-law and mothers-in-law, Victor and Dorothy Havermale and Dorothea Piper and his brother-in-law, Steve Havermale.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Fr. Chris Comerford and Msgr. Michael Kuse officiating. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

3 Comments

  1. Larry Bruce Albright on November 16, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Mark and Craig, So sorry to hear about Bruce! He was one of the funniest guys I knew and a joy to work with. He will be missed.

  2. Larry Bruce Albright on November 16, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Lauren and Cory,
    I am saddened to hear about the loss of your father. I will pray that the Good Lord fills your hearts and souls with only the great memories you shared with your father and that HE gives you the strength you need in the tough days ahead. God Bless

  3. Larry Bruce Albright on November 16, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Hello Kathy, Cory, and Lauren, You have my condolences on the passing of your husband and father.

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