Willie Carroll Wright
Willie Carroll Wright
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Born August 24 1943 in Sonora, Willie lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and a land that he loved. He was a passionate farmer, raising livestock, building grain bins, and always tending to the crops. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, collecting antiques, but most of all he enjoyed collecting and restoring international tractors in his workshop. He was a member of the Bucksnort Longhunters Club.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Oris and Nellie Kelley Wright.
Willie is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Nelda Wright. A loving daughter Janet Haycraft, his only granddaughter Megan Clan married to Jeremiah Clan, who he thought of as a grandson, and two great grand daughters that held a special place in his heart, Madelyn and Mallorie Clan. He is also survived by Aunts, Cousins, and Friends.
Funeral Service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday July 26, 2025 at Manakee Funeral Home in Sonora with Rev. Alica Akridge officiating.. Burial will follow by being carried to Sonora Cemetery on wagon being pulled by his International Harvester tractor driven by a dearly loved friend and neighbor Rod Gipson.
Visitation will be Friday 1:00pm to 8:00pm or Saturday 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Manakee Funeral Home in Sonora.
Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com
Cemetery Sonora Cemetery 1440 Sonora Hardinsprings Rd. P. O. Box 303 Sonora KY 42776 US
Visitation Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Manakee Funeral Home Sonora 29 W. Western Ave. Sonora KY 42776 US
Visitation Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Manakee Funeral Home Sonora 29 W. Western Ave. Sonora KY 42776 US
Funeral Ceremony Saturday, July 26, 2025 1:00 PM - Manakee Funeral Home Sonora 29 W. Western Ave. Sonora KY 42776 US
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Manakee Funeral Home - Sonora 29 West Western Ave. Sonora KY - 42776 US 270-369-7444 270-369-7428 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Willie Carroll Wright, please visit our Tree Store.
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