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Ben Johnson Wright
March 29, 1931 - March 27, 2024
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Ben Johnson Wright, Sr., 92, of Rustburg, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at home. He was the husband of the late Janice Anderson Wright.
Ben was born in Halifax County, on March 29, 1931, a son of the late John Quarles Wright and the late Lillie Montgomery Wright. He was a member of New Chapel Baptist Church and was a retired owner and operator of BJW Inc. Dry Cleaners.
He is survived by two sons, Ben Wright, Jr. of Rustburg, Anthony Keith Wright, Sr. of Lynchburg; a daughter, Melanie Wright Moore (Ricky) of Rustburg; four grandchildren, Ervin Dakota Wright (Leslie) of Moneta, Megan W. Barricks (Justin) of Lynchburg, Anthony Keith Wright, Jr. (Carmen) of Forest, Hunter Alan Moore (Sarah) of Lynchburg; seven great-grandchildren, Logan Reece Wright, Cole Johnson Wright, Mark Hall, Jr., Matthew Hall, Lorraine “Rae” Catherine Wright, Aryana Craft, Kynslie Grace Moore.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Ben Wright, III; three brothers: Otis Wright, David Wright and Walter Wright; daughter-in-law, Catherine Wright.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. March 29, 2024 at New Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. Tim Dooley with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and at the home other times.
Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Christian Academy, Tuition Assistance, 3701 Candlers Mountain Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502
Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal is assisting the family.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hendersonfuneral.net.