Joseph Larry Wright, 74, of Campbellsville, KY (formerly of Columbus, IN), passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 7, 1949 to Mary Edna (Burton) and Joseph Hiram Wright.

The day after his birth, he went to stay with his grandparents in Columbia, KY, Eunice Ollie (Coffey) and Owen Elmer Burton, whom he lived with the first five years of his life and their daughters. His aunts took him in as if he was their little brother taking him everywhere, even show & tell at school. His grandmother instilled love, patience, caring, and compassion.

Mr. Wright was a Christian man, attending church as often as he could. After high school, he was drafted into the US Army, where he served 2 years. After returning home on May 29, 1971, he married the love of his life, Margaret Aleen Cummins.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, and an aunt.