Mike Wright Mike Wright, age 64, of Troy, Ohio, died at 8:54AM on Monday, November 2, 2009 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on September 19, 1945 in Troy to the late Harold I. and Lola F. Shuff Wright. He is survived by his soul mate, Sandy Haworth of Troy; brother, Jack L. Wright of Greenville, Ohio; sisters: Shirley J. Payne of Safety Harbor, Florida and Connie Gillespie of Ocala, Florida; and sister-in-law: Mable M. Wright of Piqua, Ohio. He was Papa to Bridgette Ruff and Shawn Haworth and Great-Papa to Josephine and Bella Ruff. Mike is also survived by other loving family: Jerry and Monica Haworth of Germantown, Ohio; Touana L. Reed of Covington; six nieces and nephews; sixteen great-nieces and nephews and two great-great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by three brothers: Lloyd E., Bill L. and James E. Wright and two sons: Harold M. and Terry L. Wright. He received his certificate from Hobart Welding. Mike was a disabled US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he received a purple heart and numerous accommodations and campaigns. He was a member of the Troy VFW, AMVETS, Troy Moose Lodge and the Troy Eagles. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with Darrell Ruff officiating. Interment will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio, with Military Honors at the graveside. Friends may call from 11:00AM-2:00PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.