Mr. Wright was born in Chester County son of the late Ed and Frankie Young Wright. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1957 and was married to Eva Mae Sells that same year.
Mr. Wright enlisted in the US Air Force and served for twenty years retiring in 1977. After service they moved back to Chester County where he worked as the Veterans Service officer for the Veteran Administration for the past twenty three years.
Mr. Wright was also a Volunteer Fireman for the Hill Top Fire Dept of Chester County for many years. He was a member of The Friendship Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years Mrs. Eva Mae Wright, a daughter, Teresa Wright of Henderson, a son Bruce (Rita) Wright of Humboldt. One brother Jere Wright of Anaheim CA. Four Grandchildren. Jesica (Brad) Emerson Jenifer Wright, Ryan Wall and Bailey Wright. One Great grandchild Caleb Emerson and a very special mother-in-law Velma Sells.