Ellis Brown Wright

Mr. Ellis "Brown" Wright, age 84, of McEwen, TN, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at NCH Health Care in Dickson, TN. Mr. Brown Wright was born on September 28, 1927 in Dickson, TN and was a lifelong resident of McEwen, TN. He was a retired Superintendent for McKinnon Bridge Company in Franklin, TN. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. Mr. Wright was a United States Navy WWII veteran. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in McEwen, TN. Rev. Tim Farris will be officiating the service. Survivors include: 7 Children: Ellis Robert Wright (Wanda), McEwen, TN Mattie Jane Hornburger (Larry), McEwen, TN Billy Joe Wright (Brenda), New Johnsonville, TN Rebecca Ruth Rogers (Hank Malczewski), McEwen, TN Johnny Ray Wright (Connie), McEwen, TN Jerry Anthony Wright (Tammy), McEwen, TN Judy Annette Wright, McEwen, TN Honorary Son: James Citro (Evilin), McEwen, TN 1 Sister: Helen Damesworth, Waverly, TN 9 Grandchildren: Michael Thomas Hornburger, Steven Brian Hornburger, Norman Brown Wright (Jen), Robert Ray Wright, Racheal Ruth Curtis (Scott), Kaytlyn Wright, Christy Wright, J. R. Wright, Jr., and Kolby Wright 10 Great Grandchildren: Beau Tristan Hornburger, R. J. Wright, Henry Hornburger, Garrett Wright, Brayden Wright, Allie Belle Wright, Hayden Wright, Natalie Elizabeth Wright, Devon Hornburger, and Maxie Wright Preceded in death by wife: Ina Oliphant Wright Parents: James Albert and Josie Rebecca Brown Wright 4 brothers: James Wright, Oscar Wright, Bill Wright, and Jack Wright 3 Sisters: Mae Craft, Frances Chessor, and Lula Mae Wright 1 Grandson: Jesse Wayne Hornburger LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOME 9729 Hwy. 70 East McEwen, TN 37101 Telephone 931-582-6271 Obituary Line 931-296-3500