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Steven D. Wright

Steven D. Wright returned to active duty into God’s Army, June 16, 2018, at his home unexpectedly. Steve was born July 28, 1949, to the late James and Garnet Wright.

After school following in his father’s footsteps, Steve joined the United States Army and fought two tours in Vietnam in the 173rd Airborne. Upon returning from Vietnam, he worked at Corps of Engineers and Kardex and remained active in the National Guard.

He married Debra Varner Wright July 8, 1976, and was the proud father of Jason and Stephanie Wright. He is survived by his children Jason (Michele) Wright, Stephanie (Briana Bateman) Wright; Ronald Wright brother, Barb (Dave) Lenhart sister, grandchildren Hailey (Eric) Wright, Madison and Emily Wright, Xavier Rodriquez, Justin Wright and one great grandson, Eric Lamar Jackson, Jr. and special niece Jennifer Wright and many cousins, nieces, nephews.

Steve loved his Buckeyes, his brethren at the Moose Lodge 1823 and was a loyal friend to all that knew him.

Funeral service will be held on Friday (June 22) at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with interment following in Oak Grove Cemetery with full military rites. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6 until 8. There will be a celebration of Steve’s life at the Moose Lodge on Friday afternoon. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.