Norris Ray Wright

Norris Ray Wright passed away November 18th, 2021 peacefully at the age of 82. Predeceased by Neal Napier, brother, and his parents, Betty Jeffers and Gilbert Wright. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Linda (Woodruff) Wright, daughter, Norlene Rogers (Gary), sons, Jeff Wright (Charlotte) and Kevin Wright (Cassie), brother, Nelson Wright (Anna), sisters Nila Napier Taylor and Neva Hotseller, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren (7), and great-grandchildren (10). Norris graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelors in Theater in 1961. He served as president of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He was a member of the Singing Hoosiers for 3 years. After graduation, he worked at Paul Harris where he was the Corporate Personnel Director for 8 years. Later, he went on to Roth Young Personnel where he was the Vice President, President, and Owner for 14 years. He finished his professional career at Indiana Business College as the Director of Career Services until retirement. A lifetime member of the community theater, Norris directed and performed over 100 plays and musicals. His productions were seen at Zionsville Off Main Street Players, JCC Theater in the Woods, Epilogue, and many more. He won many awards for directing and set design, most notably in 2004 the Edward Green Lifetime Achievement Award. Norris loved his family and his many friends, always excited about the next get together. He will be missed by all who knew him. A visitation for Norris will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Leppert Mortuaries – Nora, 740 East 86th St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM.