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Kenneth Wright Obituary
He was born Dec. 16, 1940, in Taswell, to the late Everett and Leona (VanHoosier) Wright.
Kenny was a 1958 graduate of Cannelton High School. Kenny was united in marriage on December 28, 1968, to the former Betty McCallister who survives him.
A Vietnam veteran, Kenny was Sergeant in the United States Army earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was decorated with the National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Metal, Combat Infantryman Badge and Expert Badge.
He had worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2002. A talented musician, Kenny attended Lexington Baptist College for Ministry. He was a member of D.A.V., Rome Masonic Lodge 133, 196th Light Infantry Brigade Association, where he served as treasurer. He was an avid gunman, belonging to the gun club S.A.S.S. and Local Muzzleloader Enthusiast Group.
Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gold panning and watching NASCAR. A self-proclaimed pioneer man, Kenny enjoyed his home on the creek, where he found rest at the end of the day, simply by absorbing the gift of nature and his surroundings that God provided him.
Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Betty Wright, Rome; his children, Sean (Theresa) Wright of Millstone, Carlene Suiter of St. Meinrad, Kenneth Wright Jr. of Winslow and Michael (Tina) Wright of Ripley, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Shelby (Brandon) Aldridge, Aly (Ethan) Barton, Spencer Wright, Nicholas Suiter, Timothy (Renee) Suiter, Misty Gray, Adam Wright, Christian and Carey Wright; seven great grandchildren, Autumn Aldridge and Hayden Suiter, Jordan and Tori Pauw, Elizabeth and Alex Gray and Jarin Wright.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, at Huber Funeral Home, Tell City Chapel. The Rev. Sam Padgett will officiate. Burial will follow in Millstone Cemetery, with military rights. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 7 p.m. with a Masonic memorial service at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Millstone Cemetery and Foster's Ridge Cemetery.
Messages of condolence may be made left for the family at www.huberfuneralhome.net.
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CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt Sr.
March 10, 2017
Rest in Peace and thank you for your service during a critical period in history.
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Vance Van Wieren
March 7, 2017
Heaven is blessed with Ken's appearance. Kenny was a Great Godly man and served the 196th. and his Brothers with Pride and Honor !!! May the Lord comfort his loved ones.
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