Allen Richard Wright, age 93, of Alton, WV passed away July 2, 2012 after a long fought battle with cancer. He was born February 3, 1919 in Alton, a son of the late Ott and Ona Burr Wright. While living, Richard served on many various committees for Upshur County. He was a 15 year member of the board of directors to the Upshur County Community Action Agency. He was the Chairman of the Board of Directors to the Upshur County Health Agency, the Chairman of the Board of Directors to the Upshur County Homes Corporation, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Upshur County Federal Credit Union. These were all satellite programs of the Upshur County Community Action Agency. Mr. Wright also served as chairman of the Alton Community Action Agency for many years as well as a member of the Alton Cemetery Fund committee. He was a life time member of the VFW # 3663 and the DAV in Buckhannon. He was a veteran of WWII serving as corporal with the 5th Marines in the invasion of Japan on Iwa Jima as well as serving with the 2nd Marines in the occupation of Japan. He retired in 1981 from the Ford dealership in Buckhannon as a service manager with approximately 30 years of service. He was a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death on January 5, 2002 by his wife Beatrice whom he married in September 1940 and one sister, Oleta Kittle of Shreve Ohio. Surviving are one son, Robert Dale Wright of Alton; one daughter, Deborah Ann Wright of St. Albans; three grandchildren, Alisha Dawn Wright of Alton, Deanna Sue Wright of Buckhannon and Michael Wright of Buckhannon. Our father was the most honest, hardworking and truthful man we have ever known. He was a man of great integrity that touched many lives and we are all very fortunate to have known him. He will be greatly missed. Friends will be received Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 6-8 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. A memorial service with military rites will be held at the Alton Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alton Cemetery, C/o Amber Grimes, RR 2 Box 105, Adrian, WV 26210. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
