Joseph F. Wright

Joseph F. Wright, 93, of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Greene County General Hospital. He was born in Center Township of Greene County on September 5, 1921 to Harvey and Hazel (Holtsclaw) Wright. He married Martha Ann Mick on March 4, 1944 in Lawton, Oklahoma and recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. Joe was a supervisor at the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot with thirty-six years of service until his retirement in May of 1986. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Second Lieutenant. He was a member of the Solsberry American Legion Post #450. He attended Holy Name Catholic Church in Bloomfield, was a member of Knights of Columbus in Linton, and was a recipient of the Evansville Diocese Brute’ award. He loved outdoor activities and had been to Canada, Montana and South Dakota many times to hunt and fish. He resided at Glenburn Home in Linton for the last five years receiving compassionate care from the nursing staff. Survivors include: his wife, Martha Wright of Bloomfield; daughters, Sandra (Jerry) Blackwell of Bloomington, Barbara (Brian) Tucker of Plano, Texas; one son, Joe (Joe Like) Wright of McHenry, Illinois; four grandchildren, Ron Toon, Amy Blackwell Martindale, Brian Blackwell, and Brad Toon; eight great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; his brother, Robert (Kathryn) Wright of Arlington, IN still survives. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Morris, Denzel, Delbert and Harvey, Jr.; and one sister, Margaret Zuckschwerdt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Holy Name Catholic Church. Friends may call at Jenkins & Sons Funeral home in Bloomfield from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Knights of Columbus will have a service at 7:30pm on Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at holy Name Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., with Father Joseph F. Erbacher officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview cemetery in Bloomfield with full military graveside rites by the American Legion. Online condolences to the family are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com

Joseph F. Wright

September 5, 1921 - October 15, 2014