Francis M. Wright of Richmond passed away peacefully at home with his family on January 30, 2018. Francis was 92 years old and has resided in Richmond for the past 68 years. Born in Tennessee July 12, 1925; he was the son of Ezra and Connie Bella Duncan Wright.
He worked for G.W. Davis, IRC & D, Dunham Dehr, Farmhand and retired from Wayne Works.
He is survived by his five children Rodger (Terry) Wright, Brenda (Miles) Smith, Gary Wright, Cathy (Chris) Jenning all of Richmond, Terry (Tammie) Wright of Economy, ten grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Ella Cross Wright, several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Henderson (Betty) Wright, parents, his wife of 60 years Ann, infant son Francis M. Wright Jr., and Brother Arnold D. Wright.
There will be no public visitation and a graveside service will be private in Goshen Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society 5635 West 96th Street Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or to the Alzheimer’s Association 50 E 91st St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
Arrangements are being made by Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home