Lewis Bertrand Wright, 80, of 800 Ridgeway Street, Scott Hill in Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at his residence.

He was born May 11, 1929 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Luther B. Wright and Leon Betty May.

Mr. Wright was a meat cutter for over 30 years in Dallas, Texas.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing at the beautiful Douthat State Park.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wright was preceded in death by two daughters, Jathina Lou Hinkle and Iva Jane Vaugh; and a brother, Harold T. Wright.

Surviving are two sons, Everette Wright of Richmond and Harold Wright and his wife, Judy of Dallas, TX; two daughters, Leona Betty Alvis and her husband, Kenneth of Sumter, SC and Linda Bea Wheatley and her husband, Gary of Eden, NC; seventeen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one brother, Charles A. Wright and his wife, Shelby of Newport News; and one sister, Betty Ottavino and her husband ,Cliff of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The graveside service will be held 11 :00 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. William M. Hartsfield.

Friends wishing to attend the service should assemble at Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Virginia, by 10:30 a.m..

The family will receive their friends one hour prior to service time at Arritt Funeral Home.

The online guest book is available at arrittfuneralhome.com.