Joseph Larry Wright

Joseph Larry Wright,76, went to be with his Lord Monday, August 25, 2014 at home, surrounded by loved ones. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 30, at 10:00 A.M. at Lake Park Hills Cemetery.in Laurel, Mississippi. Pastor Kory Duncan will officiate. Elders of Westminster Presbyterian Church will serve as pallbearers, and honorary pallbearers will be from the Men's Morning Prayer Group. The family will receive visitors afterwards at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Laurel. Mr. Wright was born on September 22, 1937 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Otzie Ree Anderson Wright and Willie Wright. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Wanda Faye Tullos Wright, two daughters, Janice Crable (Brett) of Richmond, Terri Jo Lawson (Roger) of Ellisville, and son, David Wright (Leslie) of Laurel. He is also survived by his beloved grandsons, Logan, Connor, and Aric Crable, and one granddaughter, Alyssa Wright, and a host of nieces and nephews. In his last days, as his health was declining, he asked for his chair to be turned toward Wanda so he would have a perfect view of her. Their relationship was a perfect example of Christian love, commitment, and marriage. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Harold, Gerald, James, Bill, George, Jack, and Ellis. He is survived by one sister, Evelyn Holcombe of Magnolia, Texas. Joseph was proud to be a lifelong resident of Laurel, and a graduate of Shady Grove High School and Jones County Junior College. He was active in Dixie Youth Baseball, and on the board and a volunteer at Veteran's Memorial Museum. He loved God, and was a deacon and elder and active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, a choir member, and participated in mission trips to Cuba and Argentina. He loved to work in his yard and enjoyed keeping it looking nice. He was a gifted artist, and his home is filled with his works of art. He worked tirelessly on his family's genealogy, and enjoyed sharing this with his family. In his working life, he worked at Christian Brothers Auto, Reliable Supply Company, and Kim's Toyota. His favorite job was after he retired, when he worked as a substitute teacher. He loved spending time with the students, and earned the nickname, "Mr. Wright Never Wrong". He was known for his humor and positive outlook, and never complained as his health declined. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans Memorial Museum, 920 Hillcrest Drive, Laurel, MS 39440, or the Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 2671, in Laurel. Memory Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. To view and sign the family guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Joseph Larry Wright

September 22, 1937 - August 25, 2014