William Joseph Wright Sr.

April 19, 1943 - January 10, 2019

William Joseph Wright Sr., 75, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 in West Valley City, Utah with his family by his side. He was born on April 19, 1943 in Salt Lake City to Melba Lois Kearn and Heber Estus Wright. He married Joy Gwyne Ames in Salt Lake City on November 1, 1961. He resided in and raised his family in Chesterfield, Utah. He was a mechanic and helped everyone he could. He loved fishing, the Broncos and having a coffee at Ogie’s Café. He is survived by his wife, Joy Wright, his children William Wright Jr., West Valley City, Bonnie (Rob) Hill, West Valley City, Betty (Thomas) Woodruff, West Valley City, Benny Wright, Salt Lake City, Blaine Wright, West Valley City, Brenda Wright, West Valley City, Randy Andrews (Adopted Son), West Valley City, and 18 Grandchildren and 24 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Melba Lois Kearn and Father, Heber Estus Wright and many friends, brothers and sisters. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 at 6PM at the LDS Church located at 1165 West 2320 South in West Valley City. Light refreshments will be served following the service. Thank you to everyone who prayed for our family and thank you for your condolences.