Willie Frank

Wright

Willie Frank Wright was born on February 26, 1952, to the late Mr. Willie S. and Mrs. Mary F. Wright in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Willie from childhood has been affectionately known as "Frank". He was educated in the Butts County School System. At an early age, he joined Unionville United Methodist Church in Barnesville, Georgia.

Mr. Willie Frank Wright met the love of his life Ms. Alice "Reathe" Wright and was joined in holy matrimony for 45 years. Their union together were blessed with three children.

Frank was employed by Southern States for over 40 years. He was a dedicated and dependable employee until he retired. In his leisure time, Frank enjoyed football and NASCAR. Frank attended several NASCAR races during his lifetime.

Mr. Willie Frank Wright entered into the joy of eternal life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie S. and Mary F. Wright; his sister, Patricia Parks; two brothers-in-law, Jerome Parks and Larry Alford; his son, Dexter Berry; and his nephew, Antonio Alford.

Mr. Willie Frank Wright leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife, Alice Wright of Griffin, GA; daughter, Treece (Clarence) Geiger of Griffin, GA; and son, Frederick Jones of Griffin, GA; two brothers, David (Diane) Wright of Milner, GA; and Roger Wright of Griffin, GA; four sisters, Mary Alford; Dorothy Wright; Nancy (Willie) Matthews and Barbara (Kennedy) King all of Griffin, GA; two aunts Lizzie Evans of Jackson, GA; Mary Jane Evans of Barnesville, GA; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Gary Akins is the Eulogist, and Pastor Wilma Hastings will officiate.