Harry E. "Bill" Wright, 85, of Paducah died at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Lourdes hospital.
Mr. Wright was a retired equipment operator for the City of Paducah and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Wright and wife, Glenna, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Dennis Yates and wife, Jill, of Paducah; one daughter, DeVona Yates of Paducah; one sister, Jackie Ruth Aikin of West Point, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Steven Lynn Trimble, David Trimble, Gina Russell, Kayla Brown, Chris Wright; six great-grandchildren, Brady Trimble, Haley Lawrence, Sarah Trimble, Logan Lawrence, Jessie Trimble, William Trimble; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Harris Wright. His parents were Ben Wright and Hazel Dunn.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Leland Hayden officiating. There will be no visitation.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
The Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
You may leave a message for the family or light a candle at milnerandorr.com.