William Hill Wright

William (Bill) Wright passed peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife of 61 years, Alice (Friz) Wright, on October 20, 2023, at his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was surrounded by their sons, Hank and Darren, and their daughter, Laura.
Bill was born July 28, 1939, in Huron, South Dakota and grew up in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. While he was an avid Boomer Sooner fan, his folks wanted new experiences for him, so he left Okmulgee for Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. 4 years later, with a BA in Economics and his new bride, Friz, he immediately went into the army and set up a home in Fort Jackson South Carolina. As his first son Hank soon arrived, Bill was honorably discharged as a Captain US Army Infantry, and set out on a new adventure with his growing family. Bill had an extremely successful career starting as a Sales Rep for Standard Oil and rising to Sr. VP Sales for Newell/Rubbermaid until he retired and built his post corporate life in Savannah, Georgia. Bill was granted numerous awards throughout his career; however, it was in Savannah that Bill found his true service calling becoming President of Kiwanis, Chairman of the President's Council Good News Prison Ministry, Volunteer Leader in Kairos Prison Ministry, Fundraising and Chairman of the Ushering committee at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and supporter of Second Harvest Food Bank.
Bill is survived by his one true love, Friz, his adoring children - Hank, Laura, and Darren -and their spouses - Sarah, John, and Allison - along with five grandchildren - Hailey, Trevor, Emily, William and Mary Ann. In Bill's own words: "My wife, Friz, is the reason for my success in business, family, and keeping me from messing up."
We will have a Celebration of Life in the Spring at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Savannah where he will be Inurned in the Memorial Gardens he helped create with Friz.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Peter's Episcopal Church https://www.saintpeterssav.org/
We would like to thank the special caregivers from Coastal Care that have been at his side for these last few weeks and the nurses at Memorial Health University Medical Center. To all our friends at Thrive, please continue to shower Friz with the love she deserves.