Kenneth Ray Wright

He was born June 27, 1944, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Randolph and Mary Marie Wagner Wright.

On March 5, 1964, he married Glenda Jean Dean, who preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 2023.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Gary, Mark and Randy Wright; two sisters, Janet Wright and Connie Waybright; one sister-in-law, Diane Wright; and one brother-in-law, Gary Marsh.

Surviving are four sons, Kevin Wright and wife, Pam, of Volga, West Virginia, Kenny Wright of Buckhannon, Victor Wright and wife, Lisa, of Carrolton, West Virginia, and Travis Wright and wife, Jackie, of Brooklet, Georgia; two daughters, Michele Wright and Glenna Rae, both of Buckhannon; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Robert Wright and wife, Gay, William Wright, Donald Wright and wife, Janie, John Wright and wife, Anita, and David Wright, all of Buckhannon; eight sisters, Carol Ann Marsh and husband, Don, of Georgia, Sandra Marsh, Vonda Simons and Regina Merriman and husband, Mark, all of Buckhannon, Debra Henderson and husband, James, of Virginia, Margaret Montante and husband, Tony, of South Carolina, Annett Cagle and husband, David, of Louisiana, and Alisa Jackson of Belington, West Virginia; one aunt, Betty Pierce of Florida; and his beloved dog, Gabe.

Mr. Wright was a Service Rig Operator in the Oil and Gas industry and a member of the Kesling Mill Lions Club. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed classic cars and camping.

In honoring his wishes, Mr. Wright will be cremated.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 3 p.m. in the Kesling Mill Cemetery in Buckhannon, with Sherry Dean officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kesling Mill Lions Club c/o Carol Waybright 2395 Kesling Mill Rd Buckhannon, WV 26201 or the Kesling Mill Cemetery c/o Carey Wagner 3003 Kesling Mill Rd Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.

Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.