Ret. Lt. Col. Fredrick W. Wright, age 68, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, February 3, 2013.

He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, a Vietnam Veteran, he was on the staff of West Point Military Academy, and was part of the Berlin Brigade.

He grew up in Olney, IL and graduated from East Richland High School class of 1963.

He is survived by his wife; Margie, children; Elizabeth (Neal) Booth of Parker, CO, Wes (Kelly) Wright of Atlanta, GA, brother; Steve Wright of Scottsdale, AZ, grandchildren; Charlie Booth and Luke Booth.

Graveside services held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.

Published in Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (GA) - Tuesday, February 5, 2013