LARRY B. MCRAE, CLU, CHFC
1940-2018
On May 1 the world lost one of the most incredible people to have ever existed. Larry was beautiful, both inside and out. He leaves his adoring wife of 38 yrs., Debbie Fowler McRae; his loving daughter, Kara Ann McRae PhD, MSPH; Sister & Brother In-laws, Tina and Pete Rodriguez; Nieces, Ryndie and Alexis; GreatNephew/Niece, Jackson and Lilly; and his beloved Boxer, Dixie. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Lena McRae.
Larry was born in Florida on March 5, 1940. He received his BSBA from Miami University in 1963. He began his Insurance career in 1964. Larry was strikingly handsome with a great sense of style and charm. So much so that he was approached by a Talent Agency to do modeling for men’s wear, QT ads and others. He relocated to Houston in the early 1970’s, started his own agency with The Travelers Insurance Company concentrating on Life, Health, Financial Planning, Pensions, Mutual Funds and Annuities and was a regional and national sales leader. He became President of the Wisenberg Ins. Agcy. Life & Health Division in 1977. In 1988, Larry became an Associate General Agent with The Shaw Company until it was sold but continued to work in multiple Professional roles until his retirement. His Insurance expertise, utmost integrity and client dedication made him one of the brightest stars in the industry.
Larry and Debbie married in 1979 and together enjoyed all that life had to offer. Their adventures and interests are too numerous to list, but they fished, golfed, canoed, traveled, loved casinos and played against each other in Backgammon and Wheel of Fortune daily.
Many Thanks and much appreciation goes to Houston Hospice, their staff and Critical Caregivers, Cassandra and Carolyn.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts in Larry’s name are requested to be made to the Wounded Warriors Organization, https://support.woundedwarriorproject. org or Citizens for Animal Protection, http://www.cap4pets.org.
The family will host a casual, “open-door” celebration and sharing time on Sunday, May 6 from 1-4 PM at the residence.