ERNIE G. WRIGHT

Ernie G. Wright, 82, of Piqua, passed away at 11:02 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born January 23, 1942 in West Liberty, Kentucky to the late George Thurman and Prudie Ann (Cantrell) Wright. He married Mabel (Legg) Wright April 15, 1961 in West Liberty, Kentucky and she preceded him in death May 10, 2024.

Survivors include two children, Karen (Michael) Astor of Lakeworth Beach, Florida, David (Tammy) Wright of Piqua, Ohio; eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers; also many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Timothy Wright; and fourteen siblings.

Ernie worked as a Machinist for Hartzell Fan for 30 years, and was the Pastor at Troy Free Will Baptist Church for 34 years as well. In the past, Ernie enjoyed keeping a garden at home, and enjoyed spending his free time at home with Mabel. He loved his family and his church family, and was very devoted to the Lord and his congregation. Ernie missed Mabel dearly, and is now reunited alongside her in heaven.

A service to honor Ernie's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Reverend Craig Wright officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua First Free Will Baptist Church. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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