Merle Wright

WRIGHT, Merle F.
Fort McCoy - Merle Frederick Wright, 71, passed away on March 17, 2020, in Fort McCoy, Florida. He was born on May 20, 1948, in Jamestown, New York to Arthur and Alice Wight.

He is preceded by his parents; and siblings, Oliva Emerson, Cecelia Keene, Arthur Wright, Duane Wright and Robert Alexander.

He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Lott Wright; sons, Merle F. Wright II (Renee), Arthur Wright; daughters, Joy Kay Baker, Dorothy; brothers, Leroy, Larry; sisters, Frances Schroder, Becky Alexander, Evelyn Freeman; grandchildren, Kristopher, Dominic, Taylor, Cody, Miley, Jessica, Justice; and great-granddaughter, Lily.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Orange Springs Baptist Church, 22800 NE CR 315 Orange Springs, Florida 32182.