Donald Gene Wright, 78, of Martin, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at AHC Martin.
Donald Gene Wright was born Saturday, December 9, 1944, in Weakley County, Tennessee to the late James Wright and the late Gladys White Wright.
Mr. Wright was a Baptist by faith.
He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.
Donald enjoyed woodworking, including building and refinishing furniture.
He loved his family very dearly and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his spouse of many years: Glenda Nored Wright, of Martin; daughter: Cheryl (Robert) Hensley, of Martin; son: Barry (Abby) Wright, of Marion, Illinois; grandchildren: Amber (Patrick) Reynolds, Jessica (Hagen) Ashmore, Kayle Hensley, Grace Wright and Andrew Wright; great grandchildren: Grayson Reynolds and Tinley Ashmore; sister: Brenda Campbell, of Martin; brother: Bruce (Lissa) Wright, of Henry; also survived by nieces, nephews and other family members.
His funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. John Smith officiating. Burial will follow the service in Shady Grove Cemetery and family members will be serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family is also scheduled on Tuesday after 11:00 A.M. until time of service.
The family requests that memorials be made to Shady Grove Cemetery Association, c/o Carolyn Nored, 975 Jim Merrell Road, Paris, TN 38242 and/or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.