Harlan Randall Wright

1938 - 2017

Harlan Randall Wright obituary, 1938-2017

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel

2100 West Illinois Street

Evansville, Indiana

Harlan Wright Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 14, 2017.

Harlan Randall Wright, 78, of New Harmony, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born July 19, 1938, in Evansville, IN to the late Vernon and Marvella (Reuter) Wright.

He enjoyed horseback riding and camping, and was always the camp cook. In his youth, Harlan farmed, rode motorcycles and liked to bowl. Later in life, he was an auto mechanic and owned his own repair shop. Harlan was a foster father to 16 children, having raised several to adulthood.

Harlan was preceded in death by his second wife, Bessie Wright; and his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Becky Wright; children, Janice (Rick) Tedford, Jeff (Tara) Wright, Leslie (Jeff) Bauer, Tammy (Bobby) Thompson, Paula Schweizer and Tommy McDowell; 17 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Patty Mayville, Linda Woolsey and Jeannie Douthitt.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Daryl George, with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery in Richland, IN. Friends may visit Saturday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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June 17, 2017

Lee Ann and Randy Reynolds

Very sorry for your loss you are in our prayers.

June 15, 2017

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Paula, Lauren, John, and Drake,
Our deepest condolences to all of you and your family. We didn't know your loved one, but we can tell from the words expressed about him in his obituary that he was a remarkable person. So sorry for your loss.

June 15, 2017

Becky, I'm so sorry for your loss. Linda Williams

June 14, 2017

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Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 14, 2017

Sue & Spencer Aldrich

Becky, Tammy and family so very sorry for your loss.

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