DODGE CITY – Harold Earl Wright, 73, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, Kansas.

He was born September 13, 1948 at Ashland, Kansas the son of Leslie Harold and Margaret (Volden) Wright. He was raised in Coldwater, Kansas and moved to Dodge City in the late 1960's. He worked as a custom cutter and a truck driver.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Dodge City, Kansas and also GWRRA and GWTA. He was a greeter at the church and everyone called him "Candyman" having candy at the ready for anyone who walked through the doors. He also drove the bus for the church for various activities. He loved being with grandchildren and enjoyed traveling with his wife in the RV.

On June 25, 1994 he married Lela Cummings at the First Christian Church in Dodge City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors also include: two sons, Justin Wright, Dodge City and Anthony Wright and wife Cheri', Joplin, Missouri; one daughter, Michelle Eveland and husband Johnny, Grinnell, Iowa; 2 sisters, Helen Jolly, Port Orchard, Washington and Ruth Denney, Coldwater, Kansas; and 7 Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-son, Lance Gatlin, and a brother, Larry Wright.

Funeral service will be Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:00 am at the First Christian Church, Dodge City with Dusty Cookson officiating. Burial will follow in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery will full military honors by the United States Navy and American Legion District 8. There will be public visitation Sunday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to the First Christian Church 55 or Better Group in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.