Carl Leland Wright
Carl Leland Wright, 71, of Celina, Tennessee, and formerly of Tipton, passed away November 12, 2020. He was born March 26, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Ernest Verble and Bessie Ludean (Beshearse) Wright, who both preceded him in death on January 17, 2002, and May 10, 2015, respectively. On July 16, 1970, he married Donna Jean (Walker) Wright, who preceded him in death on July 23, 2017.
Carl was a man of God, having preached the Word of God since 1969. Carl preached in Tennessee for several congregations as a college student. Carl graduated from David Lipscomb College (now, University) in Nashville, TN, with a degree in Bible and Radio Communication. Carl met his wife, Donna, while studying at Lipscomb and after they got married, had their first son the following year. They later moved to Noblesville, IN, where Carl started preaching for The Green Valley Church of Christ. After having their second son, they moved to Ft. Pierce, FL,, where Carl started preaching for the Orange Avenue Church of Christ. While in Florida, Carl had a successful radio program through which he could spread the Word of God to an even greater audience. Carl started preaching for the Midway Road Church of Christ (also in Ft. Pierce) after leaving Orange Avenue.
Carl later moved his family back to Indiana, where they had their third son. Carl started preaching at the Tipton Church of Christ. He also worked for the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department, where he served as a Jail Officer, Dispatcher, 911 Director, and even assisted with preparing meals on many occasions. Carl later started preaching for the New Castle Church of Christ and preached there for many years before retiring in 2018 due to health related issues.
Carl is survived by his three sons and their families: Tim Wright and wife Kristi, Arcadia; Chris and Becky Rogers-Wright, Greentown; Zach Wright, Celina. He is also survived by grandchildren: Bethany Wright-Sparling and husband Benji, Cody Wright, Cameron Wright and wife Katelyn, Kendra Wright and her fiancé Randy James, Jr., Wesley Fruth, Zoe Wright, Addyleigh Fruth and four great-grandchildren: Brynlee June Sparling, Kelaya Skye James, Benson Cash Sparling, and Baby James.
Carl is also survived by his sister Shirley (Wright) Stone and husband Gene of Texas, brother Jimmy Wright and wife Joyce of Tennessee, many nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.
Besides his wife Donna, he was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Douglas Wright, Sr., nephew Charles “Chuck” Douglas Wright, Jr.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. John Ankrom presiding and burial to follow. Wearing masks and social distancing will be required. The funeral service will be taped and available for viewing later Tuesday on Carl’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences may be left for the family.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics, 6200 Technology Center Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46278.
Carl was a wonderful brother in Christ. Our love and prayers to the family.
Carl was a good Christian brother. A good friend, and grounded gospel preacher. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss zach tim chris and bethany and cody.
Donna and Carl was wonderful neighbors. Prayers go out to Zach and rest of family.
Sorry for your loss zach tim chris and bethany and cody.
Carl and Donna were two of the most genuine and funny people I have ever known. Both had a unique way of looking at life and the things that it throws into your path, and they made the best of every day. They were a perfect match for one another, and I know Carl has missed his soulmate since she went to be with the Lord. I will miss but fondly remember Carl for his amazing sense of humor and optimistic outlook. They were wonderful parents, and set a great example for their boys. Heartfelt condolences to the family, and prayers for comfort and solace in the coming weeks and months. Carl is back beside his bride and receiving his heavenly reward, for which we all can be thankful.
So sorry for your loss Tim, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers ❤️🙏🏻
Carl was a great servant and a friend to me especially during my early years. Although I had lost touch with him, I still have great memories of the times we spent together, especially going to places to promote the One Nation Under God evangelistic effort. Carl was a good man and will be missed, but I’m so glad he is at peace and is with God and his savior. Love you brother.
Carl was not only our Pastor, he was a great friend. We loved him, missed him, loved to talk to him. R.I.P. Carl.
I knew Carl and Donna when they first came to Green Valley Church in Noblesville. It is because of their influence that I chose to further my education at David Lipscomb College in Nashville, TN. Donna & Carl took a group of high school students there to see the campus shortly after they began their work at Green Valley. I never regretted my decision to go there, and I thank God that Carl & Donna were at Green Valley at just the right time to help me with that decision. Like others, I enjoyed their sense of humor and optimism. The Wright family is in our prayers.
Our entire team is praying for you and your family Chris Wright. We didn’t know since it was graveside services, if we should order flowers. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with all of you.
McKinley Packaging Team.
Donna and Carl was wonderful neighbors. Prayers go out to Zach and rest of family.
I met Carl when his sons Tim and Chris played on Elks Little League baseball team with my sons Erik and Troy that I coached.
Carl kept the stat book and helped me coach for 4 years.
Carl was unselfish with his time he mentored the young boys for not only baseball but for their life.
The Elks Little League baseball team went on to be undefeated 15-0 and win the Championship in the same year.
Sorry for you loss,You father will be missed
Sorry for your loss. We send prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Sorry for your loss. We send our prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the family.
CARL WAS LIKE OUR SON
ATE WITH HIM EVERY SUNDAY AT KFC FOR YEARS
WHAT A LOSS
BLESS HIS FAMILY AND COMFORT THEM
CARL WAS LIKE OUR SON
WE ATE DINNER WITH HIM EVERY SUNDAY AT KFC
WHAT A LOSS, HE WAS A GREAT PERSON TO KNOW
KNEW HIS BIBLE FROM COVER TO COVER
BLESS AND COMFORT HIS FAMILY
So sorry, Tim and your brothers, for the loss of your father.
May the memories you have comfort you.