Carroll Burton Wright

Carroll Burton Wright, 86 went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 30, 2026 at his home in Johns Creek, GA. He was born in Verona, Ohio on October 27, 1940 to the late Donald E. and Madeline E. (Hunt) Wright. He was a graduate of Verona High School's class of 1959. Carroll is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara (Rothwell) Wright, wonderful son Curtis (Lisa) Wright and grandsons, Zachary (Candice) Wright and Benjamin Wright. A sister Pam (Colin) Hall of Brookville, Ohio. Brother in-law, Rev. Dr. Raymond (Mary) Rothwell of Eaton, Ohio, sister-in-law Liela Rothwell of West Manchester, Ohio and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

After graduation from High School Carroll was elected to serve as President of the Board of Public Affairs for the Village of Verona. He earned degrees from Miami Jacobs College, and Sinclair College of Dayton, Ohio. He also completed studies at the Chicago School of Traffic and studied Information Technology at The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Having always being intrigued with air flight, he took great pride in earning his Private Pilot license from The Ohio State University College of Engineering at The Ohio State University Airport. Carroll was a member of the Delta Nu Alpha Fraternity. He began his lifelong career in Traffic and Transportation at IRC&D Motor Freight in Dayton in 1959 while attending college. He was a 24 year employee of International Utilities companies of Philadelphia, PA: Helms Express where he was he was named Salesman of the Year, Ryder/PIE, Ranger Transportation where he was a member of the Million Dollar Club. He was Vice President of Southeast Express, Fernandina Beach, Florida, a sister company of Penn's Best, Inc. serving congruently as Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at Penn's Best, Inc. from which he retired after 22 years.

Carroll was active in the Boy Scouts of America where he earned the honorable God and Country Award. He was Assistant Scout Master of Troop 433 of Dublin, Ohio, where both he and his son Curt became members of the Distinguished "Order of the Arrow Brotherhood". Curt will have many treasured memories of numerous scout trips with his father. Carroll also coached youth soccer for the Cardinal Boosters Club in Worthington, Ohio. He and Curt enjoyed playing golf, attending the Soccer World Cup as well as the Olympics. Above all Carroll's greatest devotion was to God, and to his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend and a respected leader. He cherished the family trips to Theme Parks, beaches and resorts but attending the many sporting events of his son and grandsons gave him pure joy.

The family appreciates your love and prayers and in keeping with Carroll's wishes, a formal visitation or memorial service will not be held. Many thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Blue Summit Hospice and Palliative Care. Burial will be in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, Ohio.