Tuscaloosa - Joe Alan Wright, age 53, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at his home in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was born November 25, 1962 in Oxford, MS to Joe Ross and Patsy Camp Wright.
A Celebration of Life Service was held in Heritage Chapel Funeral Home, Tuscaloosa, on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. A second service was held on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks, Water Valley, MS with Dr. Gerald Shook officiating. Benjamin L. Wright, John G. Kerr, Keith Stone, Sandy Stone, Scott Ross and Tim Bell served as pallbearers. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Water Valley, MS.
With a B.S. in Chemistry and MBA in Business, Joe Alan worked as a Research Development Chemist, then as Director of R & D Coatings; later as a Chemist/Buyer for Phifer Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL. As a chemist, Joe had two patents to his credit. Joe Alan grew up attending First Baptist Church in Water Valley, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord. For many years he has belonged, with his wife and children, as devoted members of First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa, AL. Joe Alan was an avid Mississippi State fan. He read Marvel Comic Books and liked anything related to Marvel Comics. He also enjoyed listening to classic rock. Joe was the highlight of any gathering, with his humor and wit. Family, friends and co-workers never knew what to expect; but it was always entertaining. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, always enjoying time spent at family gatherings.
Joe is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Luther Wright; daughter, Alexandra Diane Wright; son, Benjamin Luther Wright; parents, Joe Ross and Patsy Camp Wright; sister, Melanie Anne Wright Kerr (John); five nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herman and Frances Ross Wright; and maternal grandparents, Leslie and Mittie Carmical Camp.