Rev. Bill Gene Wright

Rev. Bill G. Wright died July 2, 2011.

Arrangements are as follows:

• Graveside services will be noon on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Decatur City Cemetery.

• A memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Jasper. (1800 3rd Ave., Jasper, Ala.)

Rev. Wright was ordained an elder in 1959. During his ministry he served Oak Grove; Anniston First (Associate); Collinsville; Weaver; St Paul; Piedmont First; Northport; Center Point; Helena; Lanett First; and Trinity Tuscaloosa. He retired in 1993.

Bishop Will Willimon says, “We are grateful for the life and ministry of Bill Wright. He faithfully served churches throughout North Alabama beginning in 1952. He remained active in service after his retirement at Jasper First and Trinity in Tuscaloosa. We are inspired by his dedication to his calling.”

Please remember the Wright family in your prayers.