Joseph Allen Wright

Joseph Allen Wright, 35, of Topeka, died January 27, 2011.

He was born in Council Grove, Kansas on October 30, 1975 the son of Lawrence Allen and Diane Jean (Ewing) Wright.   Joseph was a 1994 graduate of Herington High School.

Joseph worked in the construction industry.  He was a member of the Northland Christian Church and truly believed in God.

Joseph was a loving son and a hard worker.  He coached his son in Upward Basketball and Soccer. 

He leaves behind a son Damean Wright who was the light of his life, his mom and dad, Diane and Lawrence, and two sisters, Christina Leifried and husband Darin Wayne and Lesia McMillin and husband Floyd all of Topeka.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews; Tyler McMillin, Zachary Leifried, Hunter Leifried, Brooke McMillin and Mallory Leifried.

Joseph was cremated.  The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Northland Christian Church.  Memorial Services will follow at 7:00 p.m.

In his memory, memorial contributions may be made to the Damean Wright Memorial Fund to help his son and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas  66603.

Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.