Sam Harold Wright, 67, of Salina, passed away March 4, 2019. He was born Nov. 22, 1951 in Oberlin, to Harold and Ileen (Bainter) Wright and was raised in the Dresden, Kan., community.

He attended school at Dresden, Bird City and Norton, graduating from Jennings High School in 1973. After high school he moved to Salina to find work. He did job training at OCCK and later worked at several businesses until his health deteriorated.

Sam is survived by: sisters, Jane Kay Brown (Frank) of Salina, and Ianth Fay Gallentine (Larry) of Ogallaha, Neb.; brothers, Thomas Wright (Mary) of Salina, and Stephen Wright (Janet) of Hays; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; grandparents; and sister-in-law, Judy (Gaines) Wright.

Cremation has been chosen. Graveside service will be held for family and friends at a later date at The Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Kan.

Memorials may be made to Windsor Estates Nursing Home, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401.