William E. Wright

William E. “Bill” Wright, 97, of Hanson formerly of Sebree, passed away October 27, 2019 at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was born May 28, 1922 in Onton, Kentucky to the late Alexis and Nancy (Roland) Wright. He was a field operator for Texas Gas and a farmer.  He was also a lifetime member of the Onton United Methodist Church and a  WWII Navy veteran who served in the Pacific Theater.  He was a member of American Legion Austin Collins post.  He also loved to fish and was an avid UK basketball fan.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Etta Kahn “Connie” Wright. Bill is survived by son David (Martha) Wright of Sebree and a daughter Nancy (John) Klein of Henderson.  3 grandchildren: Justin Wright of Louisville, Brittainy Klein of Palm Bay, FL, and Bryan Scott of Manitou. 2 great grandchildren: Hunter Scott and Makaylee Scott. 2 Sisters: Bettye Powell of Sebree and Linda Williams of Clarksville, TN. 2 Brothers:  Roland Wright of Marietta GA and Tony Wright of Union MO. Services will be 1:00 PM Friday November 1, 2019 at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Sebree with Pastor Chris Lewis officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Henderson.Visitation will be 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Friday November 1, 2019 at the funeral home. Tomblinson Funeral Home in Sebree is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice. Condolences may be made at tomblinsonfuneralhome.com