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Francis Henry "Hank" Wright
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Sep. 5, 2025
1:00 p.m.
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Francis Wright Obituary
August 25, 2025
Wichita, Kansas - Francis Henry "Hank" Wright, 83, loving husband, father, and friend, former owner/operator of Bud White Heating & Cooling, and previously with Sears, died Monday, August 25, 2025. Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, September 5, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Hank was a member of Albert Pike Masonic Lodge #303, Wichita Valley Scottish Rite, York Rite, and the Midian Shriners Hospital. He was an active member of the Chefs Unit & previously the Oriental Band Unit. Hank is preceded in death by his parents, Francis "Bill" and Mary Isabella Wright. He is survived by his daughters, Christy Wright, Beth (Jimmie Belden) Belden all of Wichita, KS; and extended family in Northern Missouri. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Midian Shriners Hospital Plane of Mercy Fund c/o Midian Shrine Temple 130 North Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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