Obituary of Ernest Wright

Ernest Lee Wright was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 25, 1953. He was the son of the late Ernest H. Wright Jr. and the late Elizabeth "Betty" Lou Martin (McKeever). He graduated from the Tennessee Military Academy, where he had participated in the R.O.T.C. program. Ern served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. Ern was well known for his happy soul and care free attitude. He lived for the moment and didn't care much for structure. Ern often lived his life as if it were the words to his favorite song, "Live Like You Were Dying", by Tim McGraw. Ern loved singing and listening to other county music as well, and was a big fan of Garth Brooks. Ern had four children, many grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews that he loved immensely. He enjoyed each moment they all had together. Ern had many hobbies and interests. For many years he competed in rodeos and bull riding. In 1982 he earned the award for Rookie of The Year. He continued as a bull rider until 1996. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and of course loved his Harley Davidson. Ern also enjoyed mushroom hunting, bowling, fishing, playing cards and horse shoes, and his favorite games were Tonk and Aggravation. Ern Lee Wright, age 60 of Monroe, formerly of Saline, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. His passing was preceded by his parents. To cherish his memory, Ern leaves three sons: Jeff (Charity) Wright of Tecumseh, Craig Wright of Morenci, and Matthew (Valissa) Wright of Jackson; one daughter-his love and weedie-weedie: Kaitlyn Wright of Erie; and a brother: Steven (Brenda) Martin of Milan; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia. Friends may gather from 10:00am until 11:00am, Monday, June 30, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, MI. A Celebration of His Life will follow at 11:00am with Pastor Frank Radcliff of Oakwood Community Church of Saline officiating. A luncheon will follow at Stewart Road Christian Ministries Center in Monroe. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the Wright family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.