Richard R. Wright Jr.

1878–1967 (age 89)

Educator

Biography

Richard R. Wright Jr. (1878–1967) spent his life advancing education, inspiring young minds, and championing the power of learning to reshape communities. As an educator, he nurtured students with patience and high expectations, always advocating for greater opportunities for everyone.

Now interred at Eden Cemetery, his legacy lives on through those whose lives he touched and through the enduring institutions he helped sustain.

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