Willie E. Wright age 85, February 22. 2015 a resident of Troy, Michigan and a former longtime resident of Madison Heights, Michigan. Willie was born April 24, 1929 in Roseland, Virginia, beloved husband of Beverley , dear father of Brad (Karen) Wright, Kimberley (Larry) Wood and Kevin (Keleila) Wright Loving grandfather of Andrew Wood, Matthew (Courtney) Wood, Robert(Fiancee Carrie Smith) Wright Stephen Wright, David Wright and Michael Wright, great grandfather of Kayleigh and Carson brother of Leslie (JoAnne) Wright. Willie is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26th, 2015 from 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a scripture service Thursday 7:00 p.m. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Road Madison Heights, Michigan 48071, instate Friday, February 27th, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass 9:30 a.m. St. Anastasia Church 4571 John R. Troy, Michigan 48098. Memorials to The LAM Foundation, burial Roseland Park Cemetery Berkley, Michigan.