Wendall Wright

WRIGHT, Wendall M. 'Windy' - age 78, of Linden, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden with Rev. Donald Neuville officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 AM - 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the Wendall M. Wright Memorial Fund. Mr. Wright was born to Merlyn W. and Etta Mae (Cain) Wright, brother of Greta Spaulding and the late Marilyn Edwards. He was a graduate of Flint Central High School in 1948 and Wendall married Alice 'Toni' J. Lineberry on February 24, 1951. Wendall was in the music business most of his life, he played 5 instruments and was a piano tuner. He was also a master electrician at Carpenter Enterprises until his retirement. Wendall had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He loved to fish, winter and summer, and work in the yard and on his home. His special interest was family and his dog. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 57 years, Alice 'Toni' of Linden; daughter, Vicki and husband, Steve Keller, son, Scott and Char Cooper, daughter, Michelle and Paul Fletcher; two grandsons, Aaron and Chris Keller; his wonderful doggie Max; very special sister-in-law, Barb Blackmer and family and very close friends the Stehle girls, Shirley, Noreen, Janet and Theresa; many nieces and nephews. His jokes and laughter will be missed. As his kids, we know we are so lucky to have had him for a Dad. He was a gentle soul and taught us so much about life, laughter and love. We will never forget the times we spent with Dad outdoors, whether we were camping, fishing or swimming, Dad always had a smile on his face. We love you dad and your smile and laughter will stay with us all of our lives.The family extends a special thanks to Linda, Kevin, Mary and Tina of Hospice Advantage. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of sharpfuneralhomes.com.