Willie, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with family and friends at his side on May 14, 2014. He was born December 13, 1950 in Dayton, OH at Wright-Patterson Air Force base to Mary Jesse Holt Wright and the late William Jackson Wright. He was a 1968 graduate of Northwest High School.
Willie proudly served in the United States Marine Corp.
He worked for Kroger and Petroleum Management until establishing Wright Environmental in 2004 with his wife and son.
Willie will forever be remembered as a sensitive, caring, tough, resilient, loving, joyful, playful man.
He loved his family and had special bonds with dear friends and his many animals.
Willie was preceded in death by his father, William Jackson Wright, Sr.; Father-in-Law: James R. Swinney; Nephews, Macklin James Swinney and Christopher Swinney.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Dana Swinney Wright; his adored son Heath Anthony Wright; Mother: Mary Jesse Holt Wright; Brother: Joseph Wright; Sister: Rhea Wright Griffith (Steven); Mother-in-Law: Dorothy Swinney; Brothers-in-Law: James Swinney, Patrick (Bonnie) Swinney, Michael (Kim) Swinney, Mark (Liz) Swinney, and Scott (girlfriend Dinah) Swinney; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews and favorite nieces along with many who looked up to him as a father figure, and special friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Indy West Conference Center, 400 High School Rd, Indianapolis, with Visitation from 4 to 7:30pm and Memorial Service at 7:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org/index?don_promo) or Humane Society of Indiana (http://indyhumane.org/index.php/get_involved/donate). Please visit his online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Edie Purcell says
Dana and family: John and I are so sorry! Sending hugs and prayers. love, Edie and John P
Terri senter says
Rhea, so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
Lisamaria says
My love thoughts and prayers to Dana and family
Peggy Meyer says
Thank you Willie for your beautiful, loving light!! Your sweet smile and gentle presence will be so missed here! Such a blessing to know that you are at peace and that you are watching over us … most especially your loving Dana and beautiful Heath. Rest in peace.
cherrie kochel-binegar says
So very sorry for your loss, lifting you in prayer and peace. There is an amazing group called HUGS (healing under grief support) created by Rev. Marsha Hutchison – a spousal grief group that meets @ St. Luke’s UMC every Sunday. A place with the best in resources, support, and ears that understand what only you know. Cherrie K – 317-443-1100, 24/7
Tina Myers says
Dana-My sympathy and prayers going out to you and your family. God bless you all.
Al Mckibben says
Dana, Willie was a great guy with a huge heart! My condolences to you and Heath, Alan
David McKinney says
I am really sorry to hear of Willie passing. I will always remember Willie and Jo_Jo as two of the better neighborhood kids. My condolances to your family.
Karen Watts (Residence Inn) says
Dana and Family,
My heart is reaching out to you,
For what you’re going through;
I’m thinking of you frequently
And praying for you, too.
If there’s something I can do,
Anything at all,
Think of me thinking of you,
And don’t hesitate to call.
All my Love XOXO
Kevin Nield says
Your family is in my prayers. God bless.
Pam Cousert says
Dana & Heath, our heart is so sad for you and for your family with Willie’s passing. We will always remember Willie for his friendship, enthusiasm, care & concern for others and of course, his wonderful sense of humor. He’s a great man we will always love him. Pam & Kyle
Phyllis & Melvin Graham says
Dana and Heath, We are so sorry to hear of your wonderful husband’s and father’s death but we pray that you find peace and comfort in God our Father’s love. Know that you are in our prayers.
Cheryl seltenright says
Phil and I always had so much fun with you and Willie. We are so sorry that his life was too short and that he had to endure such pain. Thank God for such support from a loving family. We will always remember his soft kind gentle spirit. Know that you are loved. God bless you. You were a wonderful wife to Willie.