William Arthur Wright

. (William) Arthur Wright,  age 68, of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016.

Mr. Wright was born March 20, 1947 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Stanley Paul and Louise Fulton Wright.

He served in the United States Navy from 1967 – 1971 on the amphibious assault ship, USS Valley Forge. Mr. Wright was a private pilot in California before coming to Georgia to pursue a career in law enforcement.

He is survived by cousins, Jane (John) Coppola of Colorado, and John (Annette) Hauck of Arizona.

Services and burial in Florence, SC will be arranged by and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd., Baldwin, Georgia. 706-778-7123

Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.