Ed Wright
Edward W. Wright, 79, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee died at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, December 15, 2011 after a brief illness.
Following graduation from Jonesboro, Ga., High School, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was a decorated Korean War veteran. After his discharge he worked for General Motors in Atlanta for 16 years.
In 1971 he moved to Chattanooga to start Ed Wright Chevrolet and later Ed Wright City Dodge. He was active in the Chattanooga Automobile Dealers Association for many years and served a term as president.
Ed was a member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. During his retirement years, he spent time in Orange Beach, Ala., enjoying boating, fishing and crabbing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Wright and his brother, William Buxton Wright.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Sligh Wright; son, Edward (Deborah) Wright, Jr.; daughter, Kelly (Chuck) Boaz; son, Steven; grandchildren, Alexander Lee, Ashley Lee and Samantha Wright; and brothers, Joseph Wright and Donald Wright.
Funeral services will be held at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, December 21, at noon, with the Reverend Dr. William Dudley officiating. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery of Chattanooga.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Highway 153.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tn. 37416, Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd., Signal Mountain, Tn. 37377, or a favorite charity.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooga northchapel.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn.