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Wife of 62 years ~ Bobbye Wright
1 Son ~ Barry Wright and wife Carol Ann ~ Lewisburg, KY
1 Daughter ~ Barbara Benton and husband Steve ~ Russellville, KY
1 Brother ~ Warren David Wright and wife Peggy ~ Lewisburg, KY
3 Grandchildren ~ Beth Thurston and husband, Fischer ~ Russellville, KY
Adam Wright and wife Sarah ~ Lewisburg, KY
Hannah Benton ~ Russellville, KY
3 Great Grandchildren ~ Anna Thurston, Ella Thurston and Tatum Thurston
Funeral services for Joe Bailey Wright will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Stevenson's Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Mathews and Bro. Johnny Fuller officiating with burial to follow in Stevenson's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 at Summers and Son Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday at Stevenson's Chapel UMC from 11:00 am until the service hour of 2:00 pm.
Memorial Donations may be made to Stevenson's Chapel Cemetery Fund, 1735 Union Church Road, Russellville, KY 42276 or Gideons International, PO Box 344, Russellville, KY 42276.
Pallbearers: Bennie Moberly, Warren Michael Whitson, Fischer Thurston, David Wright, Brian Oatts and Steve Benton
Honorary Pallbearers: Charles Oatts, Jack Batchelor, Dennis Penick, Gary Holman and Eddie Borders
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