Herbert Elvie " Poorboy" Wright Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Herbert Elvie "Poorboy" Wright age 75 of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Wednesday morning, September 29, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Wright was born September 19, 1935 in Elliott County, Kentucky a son of the late Roy and Hazel Blevins Wright. Elvie was a self employed truck driver and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers; Gene Wright, Bill Ed Wright, Everett Wright, and Bobby Lee Wright. He is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Carol Thompson Wright; two sons and daughters inlaw; Rick and Felicia Wright of Barborsville, W.Va, Mitchell and Niokah Wright of Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Two daughters and son inlaw; Tina and Claude Allie of Catlettsburg,Kentucky, and Rhonda Wright and fiance' Jamie Bailey of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. One stepson; Johnny Moore of Ashland, Kentucky. One brother; Roger Wright, Four sisters and brothers inlaw; Irene Ferguson, Faye and Belve Jarrells, Joyce Coffey, and Ithel and Clyde Ison all of Sandy Hook, Kentucky.Eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces and nephews who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, October 02, 2010 in the chapel of the Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook with Bro. Warren Vanover officiating. Burial will follow at Elliott County Memory Gardens in Sandy Hook. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m Friday and after 9 am Saturday until the service hour at the funeral home. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be made at www.waddellandwhitt.com

Herbert Elvie " Poorboy" Wright

September 19, 1935 - September 29, 2010