Everette Lewis Wright

Everette Lewis Wright, 73, of Caldwell, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024 in his home surrounded by his daughters.

Everette was born May 9, 1951, in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Lewis Bertram Wright and Mary Lou Kisner Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was reunited in death with two sisters, Iva Jane Vaughn and Jathina Hinkle.

Mr. Wright worked as a supervisor for Slurry Pavers, Inc. for many years. Prior to that, he was a long-time trucker. He also served as an EMT and law enforcement officer. However, his skills were never limited to the profession he worked in.

Everette’s interests included hunting, fishing, road trips, and oldies music. His true love was drag racing and he spent many years building and tuning his race car, a 1967 Dodge Dart. He was a member of IHRA drag racing association.

Though he traveled often, he always returned to the mountains that he considered home.

He was the patriarch of the Wright family. He looked forward to planning family reunions and holiday meals. He was always happiest when his loved ones were gathered.

He was proud to have passed on his ability to view life in a practical way.

He is loved and missed by many. Survivors include two sons, Michael Wright and Luther Wright, both of Caldwell, WV; three daughters, Betty Lou (Joe) Foster, of Salt Sulphur, WV, Eve Wright and Mary (Skyler) Thompson, both of Odessa, MO; six grandchildren, Autumn Atwell, Zack Wright, Sierrah Wright, Luther Wright, Jr., Lila Wright, and Steele Thompson; two sisters, Linda Wheatley and Leona (Kenny) Alvis; one brother, Harold Wright

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Harold Wright officiating. The family will receive their friends from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.

Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.