Mr. Joe Wright age, 78, of McMinnville died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was born January 08, 1944, in Smithville, was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, and was of the Baptist faith. He retired from teaching at Eastside Elementary after 30 years in the Warren County School System, and retired from Kroger after 32 years of employment. Joe was an avid fan of all “Vandy” sports, liked watching the Preds, and enjoyed putting together picture albums.

Mr. Wright was preceded in death by parents Johnnie and Delma Blankenship Wright; siblings, Buel Wright and Arleath (Gwin) Childers; father-in-law and mother-in-law J.T. and Clistie Marsh Ray; and brother-in-law Jerry (Brenda) Ray.

Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Ray Wright; son and daughter-in-law Seth and Ashley Wright; brothers, Mark (Hilda) Wright and Bobby (Marie) Wright; and brother-in-law Delbert (Linda) Ray along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held Monday, February 21, 2022, at the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Jim Hunt will officiate. Interment followed at Mt. View Cemetery.

Former students and teachers he worked served as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels

McMinnville Funeral Home, McMinnville, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Feb. 23, 2022