Larry Benson Erwin

Larry Benson Erwin, 64, of Ranger went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.Larry was born on September 13, 1950 in Portales, New Mexico to Fred Norris and Wanda Lee (Sheets) Erwin.He married Wendy Sommers on November 21, 1975 in Necessity, Texas.Larry was a 1969 graduate of Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, California. Upon graduation, he served in the military in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army from 1970-1972. After his service, he returned to California where he worked as a machinist and learned skills that he took with him to Ranger, Texas in 1974 where he worked with his father in the family business, F & W Industries.For over 20 years he crafted parts for major aerospace defense contractors.Larry loved his work and took great pride in it. Larry had a love of the outdoors and adventure, taking up surfing, skiing, cycling and when he wasn’t on land or water, he found adventure in the sky where he learned to flymaking several solo flights.Larry was preceded in death by his father, Fred Erwin. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Wendy Erwin of Ranger; daughters, Lauren Hernandez and husband Jason of Olden, Texas and Amy Newcomer and husband William of Fort Worth, Texas; his mother, Wanda Erwin of Ranger; a brother, Russell Erwin of Troncones, Mexico; a sister, Kelly Hill and husband David of Ranger; an aunt Pauline Scott of Flower Mound, Texas; an uncle Harry Sheets and wife Myna of Farewell, Texas; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other loved ones. He is also survived by the lights of his life, his three grandchildren: Bailey Hernandez, Hudson Hernandez, and William “Grant” Newcomer.Services were held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Church of God of Prophecy in Ranger, Texas.In lieu of flowers,the family asks that you consider making a donation to the National MS Society.Online condolences can be given at www.edwards-funeral-homes.com.