Kenneth Ray Wright

Kenneth Ray Wright, 75, of Bellevue, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at his home in the care of his family. Mr. Wright was born on September 7, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Edward and Attie (Wallen) Wright. He attended school in Kentucky. On April 7, 1956, he married Frances A. Little. She survives. Mr. Wright retired in 1988, from the Eaton Company in Marshall as a Quality Control Forman after 35 years. He was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church in Kentucky. He enjoyed golfing, working out in his yard, and word find puzzles. Mr. Wright also enjoyed reading his Bible everyday, and spending time with his family especially spending time with his great-granddaughters. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Frances, daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Dennis Hutchings, granddaughters Michelle (Justin) Moore, Melissa (Josh Richie) Hutchings, two great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn and Madison Moore all of Bellevue. He is also survived by his brothers, Jim, Dave, Roger, Martin, and Jackie Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters. Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home 723 US 27 North, Marshall, on Thursday from 2-8pm with family present to greet friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home at 11am on Friday, October 21, 2011 with Pastor Danny Adams and Pastor Paul Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Southern Care Hospice. Assistance with memorials is available at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services.