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William Leroy Wright June 25, 1934 – February 29, 2024

William Leroy Wright, age 89, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away February 29, 2024. Bill was born in Mansfield, Ohio on June 25, 1934 to Adrea and Doyle Wright, where he attended Mansfield Senior High School. On May 14, 1956, Bill married the love of his life, Peggy Adele (Kesling) Wright. Bill served in the U.S. Army, stationed at various bases across the eastern United States, until his honorable discharge Dec. 3, 1958. In 1959, Bill & Peggy began their family together and they had three sons, Jeff, Steve, and Mike. Bill eventually retired from the United States Postal Service after nearly 30 years of service. In his spare time, Bill was an avid golfer for most of his life, as he taught the game to his sons, and they spent countless hours together on the golf course, along with Bill’s best friend, Leeson “Dink” Stewart. An avid fan of country music, he enjoyed family trips to Branson, MO and Nashville, TN. Bill truly enjoyed being with his family and friends, supporting his children and grandchildren at school activities, dance recitals, and sporting events.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Peggy "Del" Wright, sons, Jeff (Stacy) Wright, Steve (Beth) Wright, his grandchildren, Jenny (Matt) McGuire, Danielle Wright, Courtenay (Philip) Hammond, Braxton Wright and Laura DeMartino, Katelynn Wright, Ben (Rachel) Wright, and Chris, Ashlee and Ryan Drury, and great-grandchildren Kaden and Skye Wright, and James McGuire. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Mike Wright, granddaughter, Stephanie Wright, and his best friend, Leeson “Dink” Stewart.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Mosaic Church, 296 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, OH on Friday - March 22, 2024. The family will be receiving visitors from 10:00am - 11:00am, and Celebration of Life service will take place at 11:00am, followed by a luncheon at Mosaic Church.

Memorial donations may be made in Bill Wright's name to:

❖ Matthew 25 Outreach Center, P.O. Box 3911, Mansfield, OH 44906 or ❖ Mosaic Church, 296 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, OH 44906 or ❖ American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692

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Sorry for your loss. I worked with  him, he was a friend to everyone. Juan and Cher Nolasco
Sorry for your loss. I worked with  him, he was a friend to everyone. Juan and Cher Nolasco
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I am so sorry for your loss.  Keeping you, Della, and all of your family in my prayers. Love you, 
I am so sorry for your loss.  Keeping you, Della, and all of your family in my prayers. Love you, 
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I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was our mailman when my kids were little. They loved to greet him at the mailbox. He …
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was our mailman when my kids were little. They loved to greet him…
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Ron and I are very sorry for your loss and are keeping you and your family in our prayers. 
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