Mr Richard Paul Wright

Richard Paul Wright Carthage, MS Richard Paul “Pop” Wright passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, at 85 years of age. Born on June 8, 1940, he was son to Hoyt and Wilma Coffey Wright and younger brother to William Hoyt, all of whom predeceased him. Paul was a lifelong resident of Carthage. Effects of the dementia that was diagnosed in the spring moved quickly to claim his body, but not his spirit. Before anyone knew what a “Girl Dad” was, Pop was it. He showed up for his girls, extended family, friends, and his faith for decades at dance and piano recitals, pageants, band concerts and competitions, sharing the bounty from his garden and grill, smoothing out a driveway, taking his seat in the choir at the Methodist church, driving someone to and from worship, tending to the memorial garden. Pop’s official occupations as mail carrier, farmer, and firefighter were insight into who he was – caregiver, protector, teacher, caretaker. He embodied these roles in his relationships as a Dad, husband, friend, proud hometown citizen and man of faith. He loved with all his heart: his wife Pat, his girls Kelli (Doug), Kim, Kristi (Bill), Paula (Mac), his grandchildren Kit, Claire (Ty), Elizabeth (Chance), Katy, Bill (Haley) and John. He loved the generations of Red Bone Hounds he bred, trained and hunted, the livestock and random critters he owned or claimed, the outdoors, and his church. Pop never wanted to be the center of attention, but he didn’t miss an opportunity to be in the middle of the action. He relished the loud, energetic, overlapping family conversations during holiday meal preparation and summer get togethers. Funeral services will be private. To remember Paul, please consider a donation to the music ministries at Carthage Methodist Church or doing an act of kindness for a neighbor. Our cup overflows with thanks for all the helpers who walked with us and guided us over the past months. Paul has picked up his hymnal and is taking his seat in the cloud of witnesses. Grace and peace to our precious Pop. (And yes, Pop, we WILL feed the cats!) The family will welcome friends for visitation from 4:00-5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 2 at Wilcox Funeral Home.

Mr Richard Paul Wright

June 8, 1940 - June 30, 2025

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