Gene Wright

Gene Wright was born December 31, 1938 in Tipton County, TN the son of the late Richard Fenton and Ella (Susie) Sue Newman Wright.

He was united in marriage to Lucille Goodman on July 14, 1960. Mrs. Wright preceded him in death on May 18, 2001.

Mr. Wright was a grader operator for McNairy County Highway Department for over 20 years. He enjoyed farming, old tractors, tending to his gardens, frequenting auctions and yard sales. He was always looking to buy old tractors. Spending time with his family brought him great joy.

Mr. Wright departed this life on March 15, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 82 Years, 2 Months, 15 Days. He is survived by three daughters, Wanda Lucille (Wright) Martin and husband Randy of Bethel Springs, TN, Dolly Jean Wright of Bethel Springs, TN, Crystal Gale Wright of Bethel Springs, TN; a sister, Retha Mae (Wright) Franks of Bethel Springs, TN; a brother, John Edward (Ed) Wright of Bethel Springs, TN; five grandchildren, Jessica Marie (Martin) Azbill and husband Timothy, Angela Lucille (Martin) Bean and husband Mark, Emily Ann (Martin) Sanders and husband Joseph, Johnathan Eugene Martin, Daniel Eugene Wright; two great grandchildren, Jordy Michael Sanders, Kenneth Jason Blake Sanders and one on the way; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Wright was preceded in death by a son, Jesse Eugene Wright; two sisters, Dora Agness (Beenie) (Wright) Lovett, Mary Wright; six brothers, Richard Fenton (Bud), James Daniel, Robert Lee, Paul Evert, Charles Glenn, and Robert Clifton Wright.