He was born Feb. 17, 1958, in Glendale, Calif., son of John Thomas and Marjorie Bernice Berry Wright. He and Karen Elaine Engelhardt were married March 29, 1980.
Wright was a self-employed butcher. He moved to the area from Fort Worth, Texas.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Melisa Wilson of Chaffee; a brother, John Wright Jr. of Springtown, Texas; a sister, Connie Ayala of Piru, Calif.; and a grandchild.
There is no service.
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee is in charge of arrangements.
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