Mr. Williard M. Wright, Jr., 78, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born November 3, 1948 in Sylacauga, AL, he was the son of the late Williard M. Wright, Sr. and Mary P. (Murphy) Wright.
Mr. Wright served with the United States Marine Corps for over 8 years, including 18 months as a sniper in Vietnam.
He and his wife of over 25 years, Linda J. (Muse) Wright, were married on October 31, 2001, in Annapolis, MD.
Mr. Wright worked with the Anne Arundel Public Library System for over 22 years. He worked mostly as a truck driver and prior to retiring in 2010 was a custodian for a brief time.
He attended services at Ringgold Church, Hagerstown, MD and was a member of Joe Stickell American Legion Post #15, Waynesboro.
Mr. Wright was an avid reader and enjoyed playing bingo, his dogs and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Rebecca Thomas (Sam) of West Virginia, Martin Wright of West Virginia and Matthew Wright of Waynesboro; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his siblings, Jerry Murphy, Louis Wright, Leonard Wright, Barbara Webb and Denise Bates; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jo Hope; and two brothers, Michael Wright and Preston Wright.
A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The National Kidney Foundation online here.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, PA, is handling the arrangements.
