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Jeff Wright

August 30, 1956 — March 7, 2025

Martin, TN

Mr. Jeff Wright age 68, of Martin, Tn passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Jackson-Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tn

Jeff was born on August 30, 1956, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to James "Jimmy" Marlin Wright and Nellie Melton Wright of Martin, TN.
Jeff lived most of his life in Martin, TN where he met and married his wife Brenda Ridley on October 26, 1984.
He was an active member of The Martin Church of Christ and had owned and operated J.Marlins SalonSpa in Martin, TN for 40 years,

Attending the University of Tennessee of Martin on Football Scholarship, he graduated in 1979.
In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed playing Golf and riding Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.

In addition to his parents; he is survived by his wife; Brenda Wright of Martin, Tn, His children; Logan Wright of Murfreesboro, TN,
and Kassi Wright of Martin, TN, and a sister; Susie Wright of Memphis, TN.
He also leaves many friends, clients, and work family that will miss his friendship, guidance and concern for all.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm Martin Church of Christ
Visitation will be held at Martin Church of Christ at 11:00 am until the hour of service.
Burial to follow in The Cate Cemetery in Martin, TN

Active Pallbearers:
Jim Hardegree
Mike Swaim
Lynn Payne
Glenn Castleman
Sammy Ogg
William Mayberry

Honorary Pallbearers:
Barry Buckley
Clem Wright
Scott Ogg
Steve Butler
Phillip Vallee
Scott McDonald
Noon Golf Group at Persimmon Hills

Murphy Funeral Home in Martin is in charge of arrangements.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial contributes may be made to;

St.Jude Children's Hospital
501 St.Jude place
Memphis, Tn 38105
https://www.stjude.org

American Cancer Society
https://donate.cancer.org

Martin Church of Christ
233 Oxford St.
Martin, Tn 38237

Cate Cemetery
Martin, TN 38237

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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The Cate Cemetery

, Martin, TN 38237

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