Ira “Butch” Wright, age 74, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 8:48 P.M. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society-Shakamak Retirement Community in Jasonville. Butch was born in Linton on September 16, 1947, the son of George Dexter & Harriet (Weaver) Wright.

Butch worked as a private surveyor and was elected as the Greene County Surveyor, serving for over twenty years. He was a member of the Worthington Christian Church. He enjoyed most sports including baseball, football, and basketball.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen (Malone) Wright of Worthington, two sons, Larry D. Pierce and Jerry L. (Stephanie) Pierce, both of Worthington, a daughter, Kari A. Pierce of Linton, a sister-in-law, Marilyn Wright of Worthington, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five nieces, and four nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Maribelle Mottier, brother, Richard “Dick” Wright, and step-brother, Carroll “Buck” Collison.

Funeral service will be held at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, John Gossett.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12 noon until the time of service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared with Butch’s family at www.welchcornett.com.