Arthur Wright

Arthur Wright, 82, of Leslie, Michigan passed away March 8, 2023 at the Henry Ford Hospice Home. He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Bill) Miers of Rives Junction; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Victoria; sister, Phyllis Elliott of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; brother, Ronnie Wright of Onondaga, Michigan; along with several nieces and nephews. He was born in Dock, Kentucky on June 13, 1940, the son of the late George and Susie (Ousley) Wright. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice (Ann), whom he married on July 30, 1965. He graduated from Martin High School and moved to Michigan shortly thereafter. Arthur retired from Harvard Industries in Jackson in the early 1990s and served as a committee member of the UAW.

In addition to his wife and parents, Arthur was preceded in death by his brothers, James Wright, Hagar Wright, Raben Wright, Johnny Wright; and sister, Dorothy Ratliff.

Arthur enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching sports, his favorite being University of Kentucky basketball. He loved hunting, especially rabbit hunting with his beagles with which he won several field trails. Above all else he adored his twin granddaughters and cherished his time spent with them.

Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY, with burial to follow in the Wright Family Cemetery, Ousley Br., Prestonsburg, KY, visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home, under direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY.

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