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Raymond Wright Obituary

WRIGHT, RAYMOND LEE, 65, of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010.

Raymond is a member of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church. He was a retired meat cutter for A&P for 20 years and a retired inspector for the USDA.

He was a U. S. Army veteran who proudly served in the Vietnam War with the 11th Armored Calvary, K-Troop (66-67). He received the purple heart cluster, bronze and silver stars. He was a lifetime member of the 11th A.C.V.V.C., a life member of the NRA and a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the P.R.P. Fire Dept.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Mary Ann (Myers) Wright; a son, Michael Ray Wright; mother, Maxine Frances Wright; five sisters, Sharron A. Singleton, Linda Corley, Anita Stolarick (Larry), Carla Schroeder (Robert) and Jean Brown (Frank); brother, Donald Joseph Wright (Sharon).

His funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, 1104 S. Sixth Street with burial in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, KY. Visitation will be 18 p.m. Sunday at the Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to WHAS Crusade for Children c/o PRP Fire Dept. Engine Co. #5; Cabbage Patch Settlement House or St. Joseph Children's Home. Online condolences to www.owenfuneralhome.com



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Published by Courier-Journal from Dec. 31, 2010 to Jan. 2, 2011.

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January 8, 2011

I played all the sports offered by St. Louis Bertrand with Raymond when we were kids. Lost track after grade school. I was in Anita's class at STLB. Charlotte and I ran into Mary Ann and Ray after I got out of the Navy and we lived in Arcade Apts. Since then we ran into you guys from time to time, most recently at the STLB reunion. Mary Ann you have our deepest sympathies. I wish we could have been closer friends. Ray was such a good guy.

John and Charlotte Eaton

William Bellamy

January 5, 2011

I was with Ray in Nam K-trp 66-67 William
Bellamy, Good man and will miss him. As a K- trooper he was one of the best. "ALLONS"

Diana Batovsky

January 4, 2011

I was out of town Maxzine just told us today , I am so sorry for your loss. If there's any thing I can do let me know. I will be there for Maxzine she is a wonderful neighbor, you are all in my Thoughts and prayers

Jim & Vicki Brigman

January 3, 2011

Mary Ann and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ray's passing and know that he will be greatly missed by all that were lucky enough to have known him. We are so glad that we were able to see him and spend time with him in DC at the 11th Cav reunion. We will always remember the Louisville reunion and how you and Ray helped with the Birthday Celebration. Ray, Rest in Peace my Brother and Our Friend until we meet again in Fiddler's Green. We will be in touch, Mary Ann! Allons.

Michael Toner

January 3, 2011

"Heaven rest him now," as Shakespeare says. I am honored to have served with him in Vietnam. A wonderful guy. We will miss him dearly. We keep him in our prayers.
--Michael & Joanne Toner

Adam Starnes

January 3, 2011

Brotha you will be dearly missed at Engine Co. #5. It will never be the same with you. Till we meet again.

January 2, 2011

An honor to have participated in his care, and to have gotten to know a little bit of such a nice man. Robin and I, were saddend to hear of his passing, Mary Ann. Our sympathy is sent to you and your family. God bless
Mary Bowling
Dr. Galandiuks office

David Pelletier

January 2, 2011

I never met Raymond, but I did know the life he helped shape in Michael. Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Stefanie, Josh, & Aden Hahn

January 2, 2011

We really wish that we could be there with you today. Know that we are thinking of you and Michael and praying that you find peace in this time of loss.
We love you!

Jerrell & Shirley Whitten

January 1, 2011

Dear Mary Ann and family. Jerrell and I are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Please accept our sympathy and prayers at this time of loss. We are so glad we got to see him at the last reunion in and he will be missed at future 11th Cav. reunions.

December 31, 2010

Mary Ann, We are in Nashville for Kelli's surgery. We hope to get home in time to get to the funeral. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that if I don't get there my heart is there with you! Lot's of prayers are coming your way. Love ya, Mardie Penn

December 31, 2010

I will miss you big Ray been friends for over 40 years had a lot of great times and many many laughs.Linda and I both always loved spending time with you and Mary Ann,your friend David Freeman.

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