Fred L. Wright

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Fred L. Wright, age 73, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at his home. He was born April 12, 1945, in Fort Scott, the son of Johnnie A. Wright and Thelma Pyle Wright. Fred graduated from the Arcadia High School with the Class of 1963. He married Eloise Lamb on Aug. 31, 1968, in Fort Scott. In earlier years, Fred worked for Midwest Auto and then for Ward-Kraft He also served several years with the Kansas Army National Guard. He later worked as a carrier for the Fort Scott Post Office. Fred retired after 31 years with the postal service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Fred was also an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He and Eloise enjoyed taking motorcycle trips throughout the United States and had been members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and the ROMEO Riders. Fred was also a member of the Fort Scott Chapters of the United Postal Workers Union and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

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