Born Saturday, January 31, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky Richard was the son of Jewell Sparks. Richard served our nation with pride and honor in the United States Army. He was a member of the DAV and the National American Legion. He was an avid firearms collector and loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his grandchildren. Richard lived a full life, a life – well – lived!
His mother, Jewell Sparks – Wright; & siblings, Clare Coggschell, William “Bill” Edward Wright, Mary Alice Wright & Norman Ray Wright, precede Richard in his passing.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty Lee Wright; children, Carolyn Fancher, Dixie Wright, Dorothy Wright, Noel (Rachael) Wright & Richard Lee Wright, II; several grandchildren, great – grandchildren; sister, Juanita Renfro; plus, a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. with Military Honors to follow. Richard will be laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery & Garden Mausoleums.