Ronnie Franklin Wright, age 81 of Harriman, TN passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Ronnie was born in Oliver Springs, TN on September 22, 1944.

Ronnie was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where he honorably served as a Deacon for 20+ years as well as assisted in Wednesday night youth giving them the “Wright Advice”. Over the years attending Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Ronnie directed dramas, helped when called upon, taught Sunday School classes, and drove the senior citizens church bus. One of Ronnie’s projects that he worked on at the church was the Keychain Ministry. Ronnie carried his keychain along with his pocketknife everyday over the last several years. The Keychain ministry grew with the help of so many friends; there has been over 70,000 keychains given out locally and throughout other countries. Ronnie held such a burden for the lost souls in the world, praying that all would come to know Jesus.

Ronnie worked with laundry at K25 for a couple years then eventually transitioning to ORNL as a painter, then advancing to Painting Supervisor where he retired. Ronnie enjoyed most things outside whether it be fishing, hunting, woodworking, candle making, gardening, bird watching and dog lover and even coaching little league football. Above all, Ronnie’s passion was witnessing about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, proclaiming the name of Jesus and showing the true meaning of a Christian family man.

Ronnie is preceded in death by both parents, John Dewey & Gertha Irene Wright, brothers: John Wright and Tommy Wright. Sisters: Edna Justice, Helen Nation, Cora Wright, Mary Hartbarger, Dortha Jackson and Kay Sampson. Brothers-in-law: Gene, Leonard, Carl, Farrell and Ronnie, along with one sister-in-law Earlee.

Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 59 ½ years Brenda Gail Wright. Children: Jeffery Franklin Wright and wife Lenell of Kingston, TN and Scotty Wayne Wright of Knoxville, TN. Grandchildren by Jeff – Nolan Thomas Wright of Rocky Top, TN, Morgan Gail Trantham and husband Matthew of Panama City, FL. And Kaden Wright of Kingston, TN. Grandchildren by Scott – Lindsey Brooke McKee and husband Ian of Maryville, TN and Chloe Ashwini Wright of Maryville, TN. and one Great Grandchild – Lila Rose McKee. Ronnie also leaves behind one brother Grover Hubert Wright, along with 3 brothers-in-law that Ronnie looked at as brothers: Ronnie Taylor, Mike Taylor and wife Karen and Dennis Taylor.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Ronnie’s nurse Missy Harvey.

The family will hold Receiving of Friends on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. with Funeral Services to follow at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Garvin Walls officiating. Graveside will be on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Dyllis Baptist Church Cemetery at 11:00 A.M.

Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the family of Ronnie Wright during this time of need.