Ernest R. "Ernie" Wright

Ernie was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dewey and Stella Wright, daughter Terri Wright (Simpson); wife, Simone Simpson Wright; sisters, Bea, and Edith; his brothers, Fred, Kenneth, and Dewey.

Ernest is survived by daughter, Toni Wright; his sons, Fred and wife, Crystal; Chet and wife, Carri; his brother Paul (Cookie); his niece and business partner, Bev Tilman; 25 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; his dear friend Trisha Hale; his two grand-dogs, Elvis and Priscilla.

Visitation will be held Friday September 4th from 2:00PM – 8:00PM at Evergreen Funeral Home (Preston Highway). Due to Covid-19 restrictions and respect for the health concerns of others there will be no funeral service.