He is a native of Cleveland County, and was employed as a crane operator with Zachary Construction.
Mr. Wright is survived by his wife Donna Canipe Wright of Shelby; his mother Mrs. Margaret Hamilton (Buddy), and sister Donna Hamilton of Shelby. He was predeceased by his father, Mr. Harold Leonard Wright.
Services for Mr. Wright are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Friendly Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Fulbright officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Robert S. Morgan, Jr. Funeral Service Licensee, LLC is serving the Wright family.