Frederick L. Wright, III, 75 of Churchtown (Boiling Springs), passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Carlisle. He was born on February 26, 1941 in Greenville, PA, and was the son of the late Llewellyn D. and Chrystel (Williamson) Wright.

Fred graduated in 1959 from Fredonia High School in Greenville and also earned a Bachelor's degree in 1963 from Allegheny College where he majored in history and economics. He owned and operated the Willow Hill Hatchery in Bethel, PA for many years. Fred then worked at the West Shore Farmers Market, CTE Inc., the Pippen Run Farms, as a vendor at Williams Grove Flea Market and most recently with Christian Companion Senior Care.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Shirley Ann (McMullen) Wright, five sons; Frederick L. (wife, Jackie) Wright, IV of Lebanon, Jeffrey M. (wife, Heather) Wright of Richland, PA, Andrew J. (wife, Becky) Wright of Harrington, DE, B. Wright and Eric G. (wife, Rosie) Wright of Lincoln, NH, two daughters; Carrie M. (husband, Kevin) Meyer of Manheim and Elisabeth A. (husband, Shawn) Ross of Paxinos, PA, two step-sons; Steven J. (wife, Holly Jo) Dolby of Dauphin and Thomas E. (wife, Cindy) Dolby of York, one step-daughter, Lisa A. (husband, Harry) Hassle of Port Orange, FL, one sister, Col (Ret) Suellyn Novak, USAF of Eagle River, AK, 28 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2016 in the Churchtown Church of God, 357 Old Stonehouse Rd, Churchtown with Pastor Brian Warner officiating. Burial will be private. A visitation will immediately follow the service at the church. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Harrisburg Inc., 7790 Grayson Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111.