Herbert Clayton Wright

He was born November 5, 1935 at East Finley, a son of the late Clarence and Leona Ealy Wright.

In March of 1954, he married Jo Anne Knisley Wright, who survives.

Herbert was a master mechanic. He owned and operated Wright’s Garage in Nineveh for 45 years. He resided most of his life in the Nineveh area and was a member of the Fairmount Methodist Church at East Finley. He was also a member of the Nineveh Volunteer Fire Company.

Herbert was a champion horseshoe pitcher. He also played softball and was an avid fisherman. He was always present for his grandchildren’s sporting events and concerts. He loved animals, especially his basset hound, Tank.

Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Ruby Kirk, Barbara Karpan (Michael), Carol Pusateri (David), and James Wright; four grandsons, Brandon Henry (Clarissa) and Chad Henry (Brandon Marzke), Nathaniel Wright, and Tristian Wright; two great-grandchildren, Alivia Henry and Preston Burgard.

Deceased are a son, David Lynn, who died in infancy; and two brothers, Albert Blaine Wright and John Wright.