Obituary of Elmer Wright

Elmer A. Wright, Jr. Of Endwell Elmer passed away October 14, 2007at Kindred Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. after a long valiant struggle with cancer. He and his wife, Dawn, have resided 50 years in the Endwell, NY area. Mr. Wright honorably served in the Korean War with the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by IBM for over 37 years. In retirement, he spent his time helping family members and doing carpentry, plumbing and electrical work for the Endwell Christian Union Church as their needs arose. In addition to his devoted wife, Dawn A. Wright (nee Clendenning), Mr. Wright is survived by their two sons, Steven and Philip (Debbie); and three grandchildren, Amy Amber and Cody Wright; one brother, Robert Wright (Janet); two sisters, Beverly Bode (Ronald), Marilyn McNeill; numerous nephews and nieces. Mr. Wright was 76 years old, having been born April 28, 1931 to Elmer Wright and Thelma Wright in Carbondale, Pa. Elmer will be remembered by his enduring love for family, for his Lord and Savior, and for the congregation of the Endwell Christian Union Church that he faithfully served as Sunday school superintendent, trustee and usher. Final Services to commemorate Elmers life will be held Thursday, October 18, 2007, at the Endwell Christian Union Church at 1:30 p.m. conducted by his Pastor, Rev. Arthur Penird. Viewing is scheduled between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow with Full Military Honors in the family plot at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are by Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 765 Main St., Vestal, NY. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the memorial fund at the Endwell Christian Union Church, 3577 Smith Drive, Endwell, NY 13760.