1942
Kenneth
2014
Kenneth Wright
October 21, 1942 — December 28, 2014
Kenneth “Kenny” Wright, 72, of Conesville passed away at the family farm Sunday December 28, 2014, where he was born on October 21, 1942 to the late Cecil and Thelma (Bible) Wright.
Kenny retired from Stone Container after working there for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering, discussing politics, his mornings at the Conesville store, and most of all spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl (Stiteler) Wright whom he married May 5, 1967; children Bradley (Renee) Wright and Brandy (Jim) Albert; grandsons Derek Gamertsfelder, Matt Wright, and Seth Albert; great-grandsons Gage and Drake Gamertsfelder; brothers Burvil “Jake” Wright, Renard (Sue) Wright, and Wayne (Connie) Wright; sisters Audrey (Larry) Eaches and Marna (Rick) McMillan; and several other family members, friends and neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his brother Neville Wright; sisters Lola, Celia, and Linda Wright; sister-in-law Clara Wright.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday January 3, 2015 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Conesville Fire Station.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101 and/or The American Heart Association P.O. Box 15120 Chicago, IL 60693.
Kenny retired from Stone Container after working there for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering, discussing politics, his mornings at the Conesville store, and most of all spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl (Stiteler) Wright whom he married May 5, 1967; children Bradley (Renee) Wright and Brandy (Jim) Albert; grandsons Derek Gamertsfelder, Matt Wright, and Seth Albert; great-grandsons Gage and Drake Gamertsfelder; brothers Burvil “Jake” Wright, Renard (Sue) Wright, and Wayne (Connie) Wright; sisters Audrey (Larry) Eaches and Marna (Rick) McMillan; and several other family members, friends and neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his brother Neville Wright; sisters Lola, Celia, and Linda Wright; sister-in-law Clara Wright.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday January 3, 2015 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Conesville Fire Station.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101 and/or The American Heart Association P.O. Box 15120 Chicago, IL 60693.
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