William Evarts Wright

William Evarts Wright, age 90, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2022. He was born on April 3, 1932, in Puerto Armuelles, Republic of Panama, the son of William Claude Wright and Grace Margaret Gartin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy and his son-in-law, Jim Silvers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his 4 children, Cynthia Silvers, William C. Wright (Annabel), James F. Wright (Carolyn), Andrew M. Wright (Cindy), a step-daughter, Brenda Hickle, a step-son, Robert (Anna) Naff, 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

William E. Wright was a proud member of the US Air Force, serving for 29 years. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1986 from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He was an avid golfer, playing in tournaments regularly and will be sorely missed on the putting green. He also enjoyed fishing in his younger years, and was an enthusiastic fan of most team sports.

Donations may be made to the Military Charity of one's choice in Bill's honor.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022, from 3:00pm-4:00 pm, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, where the Memorial Service will begin at 4:00pm. Graveside Military Services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022, at 12:30pm, at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45428. Family and friends will meet at "Assembly Area A" at 12:20pm.

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