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Kelly Wright Jr. Obituary
Kelly William Wright, Jr., 76, formerly of Gulfport, FL, Coeburn, VA and Washington, DC, passed away on August 25, 2011, at his home in Homosassa, FL, after a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Betsy, and his beloved golden retrievers, the ""Golden Girls"" Mena and Jodie. Kelly was born on November 9, 1934, in Tom's Creek, VA. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was an electrical and mechanical engineer. Kelly worked many years in the international exhibition business in Washington, D.C., and traveled extensively for his work, including numerous trips to Russia. Kelly enjoyed woodworking and turned many beautiful bowls, platters and walking sticks on his lathe.
Besides his wife, Betsy, he is survived by his children, Kelly William Wright, III of Tampa, FL, and Lisa Faye Wright, of Bradenton, FL. Other survivors include brother-in-law, David Nordone of Warwick, PA; uncles, JC Franks of Marion, VA and Jimmy Wright of Homestead, FL; aunts, Audrey Wright of Chesapeake, VA, Barbara Albrecht of Dunnellon , FL, Bernice Hobbs of Richlands, VA and Anna Hylton of Lambrick, KY. He also leaves behind numerous cousins, and many, many friends. Private cremation will take place under the direction of Brown Funeral Home & Crematory in Lecanto, FL. Inurnment, with military honors will take place at the Florida National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family home at 5644 W. Keating Court, Homosassa, FL 34448. If desired, donations in Kelly's name may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa, FL, 34446.
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Gena & Randy Wilson
August 30, 2011
Our condolences and thoughts are with the Wright family at this time of grief. We were aware of the physical struggles Mr Wright experienced this last year or more and kept him in our thoughts. God Bless.
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