Gary W. Wright, 42, of Matawan, NJ, formerly of Newburgh, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at his home. He was born March 7, 1969, in Erin, TN.

He graduated from Bosse High School [1987?]; Ambassador College in Big Sandy, TX, where he received his Associates in Science and Business Administration; and Oakland City University, where he received his Bachelors of Science and Business Administration. He also received Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Professional Accounting from USI and successfully passed his Certified Public Accountant exam. He had been the CFO of the Metro Evansville Chamber of Commerce; Vice President of Greater Louisville, Inc.; SHPS Senior Client Relations Manager in Louisville, KY; and was the Manager of Operations Support for OptumHealth Insurance in East Windsor, NJ.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Robert; grandparents, Velma and Howard Moore and Joy and J.C. Stanley.

He is survived by his daughter, Brooke Wright of Louisville, KY; fiancé, Karen Kerns of Matawan, NJ; mother and stepfather, Jane and Fred Stanley of Newburgh; brother, Mark (Audrey) Wright of Mt. Juliet, TN; sister, Debi (Ron) Wilson of Osage Beach, MO; stepbrother, Jim (Susanne) Stanley of Chandler; stepsisters, Erika Stanley of Newburgh and Julie Stanley of Chandler; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, June 20, 2011, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel. Friends may visit Monday from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

June 15, 2011
Jane, Fred, Brooke and family. My heartfelt condolences to you all. I'm so sorry you are going through this grief. As you know, I thought a lot of Gary and we had many good times when we were together in Evansville and even got together a few times in Louisville. Gary will be greatly missed. Prayers for you all.
Rick Shallenberger, Harrison, Ohio

June 16, 2011
Gary was one of my closest friends. Many of the memories in the last 6 years included many amazing and fun times. I will never forget such a fantastic person and friend. I will miss him.
Tiffany Simpson, Long Beach, California

June 16, 2011
I met Gary 12 years ago standing on a the bow of a casino boat in a hurricane. In the years that followed, some of my favorite memories are of times I shared with Gary, Lisa, Julia, and Liana. I miss the calls from bowling night and the stories of the latest Cardinal game. I was fortunate to have gone up on deck to get some air and walked away with a friend. Gary, you will be missed so much and never forgotten. Thank you for your friendship and humor. Rest easy my friend.
Jeff Cashman, Texas

June 16, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Gary. He was a nice guy to work with. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and Karen.
Patti-Jo Carrico, Louisville, Kentucky

June 17, 2011
Jane, Fred, and Brooke, Please accept my condolences. I remember Gary as always smiling, just like the photographs show. My prayers are with you all.
Paula Wood (Nashville)

June 17, 2011
My deepest sympathy. You will all be in my prayers.
Kimberly Lloyd - (Burnette), Knoxville, Tennessee

June 17, 2011
So sorry for the loss of Gary. I remember him well from our Y.O.U. days and being at Ambassador University together. He was always smiling and so friendly. The pictures are definitely how I remember "tiger". So cute and smiling. We will be praying for all of you.
Michele (Burnette) Franke, Nashville, Tennessee

June 17, 2011
Jane, Fred, Brooke, My thoughts and prayers are with you the family at this sad time. Gary was a great person and always had a smiling attitude. He will be greatly missed.
Christine Miller, Tennyson, Indiana

June 17, 2011
Janie, We are so sorry & we'll keep you in our thoughts & prayers. You know how special your family has always been to us.
We send much love & prayers, Payton & Norma Hendricks