Carl Edgar Wright, 89, born in Excel, Ala. and a resident of Bay Minette, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center.
Mr. Wright served in the Merchant Marine for 15 years, then retired after 50 years in the auto parts business.
He was a member of the Bay Minette Masonic Lodge No. 498.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.
He is survived by his son, Wayne (Rosemary) Wright; granddaughter, Amy Marie Wright; grandson, David (Mary) Wright; great-granddaughter, Hannah Wright; and great-grandson, Ryan David Wright, all of Bay Minette.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Loree Elliot Wright; and his parents, Sam G. and Rosa Mae Eddins Wright.
Graveside services and burial will be held Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at 3 p.m., at Bay Minette Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Harvey officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, from 1 until 3 p.m., at Norris Funeral Home.
The family wishes to thanks the staff and caregivers at North Baldwin Infirmary, Oakwood North Baldwin Center for Living and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center.
Pallbearers will be David Wright, Buddy Roley, Perry Petrey, Nicholas Gee, Harry Boeschen and Dewey Everett.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette.
To post online condolences, visit www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
