Wilbur Theodore Wright

Mr. Wilbur Theodore Wright, age 72, of Roswell, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Wilbur was born on April 2, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late Walter Franklin Wright and Grace Dexter Wright.

Following his high school career Wilbur proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving several honors for his service. Later Wilbur opened his grading business, White and Wright Grading Contractors, which he co-owned and operated for over thirty years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing, cheering on the Atlanta Braves, and spending time with his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, and friend. Wilbur will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Along with his parents, Wilbur is preceded in death by two children, Jerry Wells and Carole Hudson.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, Mary Lou Wright; two children, Tim Wells, wife Dede, of Riceville, TN, and Kurt Wells, wife Annette, of Newnan, GA; grandchildren, Lisa Keesey, Lena Lyons, Laurie Carlton, Candace Summerall, Stephen Wells , Ashley Wells, Tyler Wells, Jason Bennett, and Leanna Murray; sister, June Thornton; nieces, Stephanie Thornton and Angela Mastrogiovanni; several great grandchildren and other extended family members.

A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Wilbur Wright will be held at two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, May 23, 2019 with Rev. Robert Turnbull officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery of Roswell, Georgia. The family will receive friends from twelve o’clock in the afternoon until the service hour.

Please visit www.roswellfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences with the family.

The funeral services for Mr. Wilbur Theodore Wright have been entrusted to the care of Roswell Funeral Home 950 Mansell Road Roswell, Georgia 30076.