Dewey Ira Wright, Jr., of Sheffield, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2018, and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The graveside service will be Sunday, September 29, at 2:00 p.m., at Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield. Ellis Coats will officiate.
Mr. Wright was a native of Lauderdale County, and served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Sara Jane Phillips Wright; sons, Dewey Wright III “Chip” (Aileen) and David Alan Wright; brother, Harry J. Wright (Priscilla), sister, Elaine Stovall (Ray); grandchildren, Sara Alston (Andy), Jessica Buck (Andrew), Jason Henry, and Jordan Wright(Pamela); and seven great grandchildren.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
