Louis Wright

Louis Edward Wright, age 80, of Burns, TN, passed away on January 9, 2026.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11AM from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home with Brother Clark Brown officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5PM until 8PM and Wednesday from 9AM until the time of service. Interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Houston County at 3PM.

Louis was born to the late Honolulu and “Clay” Wright in Erin, TN. Louis was a Pipefitter and Welder for Local 572 that worked at TVA. He was married to the late Sharron Wright. Louis loved working on old cars. That was a pastime that he and his son Brandon shared. They restored numerous classic cars under his supervision.  They restored at 1965 GTO, 1972 Chevelle, 1968 and 1969 C10 pickup trucks, and a 1957 Chevrolet. He had a special love for each of them. Louis loved working for the Local and spending time with his coworkers there. He also loved his family, and his granddaughter Jenna was the light of his life. He was a devoted member of Sylvia Baptist Church. He attended there for 40 plus years and served in roles from teaching Sunday School and being a Deacon. He loved his church family a lot.

Louis is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 11 siblings.

His survivors are his son; Brandon Wright (Mandy) of Dickson, granddaughter; Jenna Wright (Spencer) of Dickson, sister; Ann Welker (Otho) of Clarksville, brothers-in-law; Jackie Clark and G.E. Clark both of Erin.