Mervil Wright, age 88 of Englewood passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Jackson, Kentucky on December 21, 1932 the son of Corbett & LuVernie (Farris) Wright. He retired from Delphi Chassis after 30 years and was a member of the Miami Shores Baptist Church. He was an avid coon hunter and dog trainer.

He is survived by his son David (Mary) Wright; step children Barbara (Gary) Griffith, Kathy (Jerry) Key, Sherry Crosley-Breno and Howard F. Suiters Jr,; grandsons Forrest (Rebekah) Wright and David (Victoria) Wright Jr., numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren; Brother Elmer Wright and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Velma G. Wright; and sisters Hazel Noble and Irene Watkins.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Surber officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.