Obituary for Marion Wright

Ponca City Now - January 25, 2023 9:20 am

Marion Eldon Wright

September 29, 1935 – January 23, 2023

Marion Eldon Wright, age 87, of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away January 23, 2023 at his home in Blackwell, Oklahoma.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Blackwell with Deacon Ronnie Porter officiating.

Marion was born on September 29, 1935 in Nardin, Oklahoma to Edward and Lois (Harman) Wright. He grew up in Nardin attending Nardin Elementary and later Blackwell High School. After High School, Marion proudly serviced his county in the United States Army. He married Collette Dice on December 8, 1961. Together they owned Wright’s Machine.

Survivors include: his wife, Collette Wright of Blackwell, OK; son, Darin and his wife, Ellen of Blackwell, OK; son, Wade Wright and his wife, Tobie of Fairfax, OK; sister, Betty Morrow of Tucker Mountain, AR; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marion is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lois Wright; granddaughter, Bethany Kent; five brothers; and one sister.

We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of sympathy or perhaps share a memory of Marion at www.troutfunerahome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

Source: Trout Funeral Home