Longtime Poteau resident, Keith Allen Wright, passed February 23, 2022, in Edmond, OK at the age of 80.
He was born on August 10, 1941, to Cecil and Melba Wright in Tulsa, OK.
Keith attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa and graduated from University of Tulsa in 1965 with a major in Marketing and Management.
He married his wife Patty on April 18, 1964, and they had two children, Todd and Matt.
He retired from the paper distribution industry as a General Manager over Fort Smith and Tulsa for Xpedx, a division of International Paper.
Keith was an avid conservationist, hunter, and fly fisherman. He loved spending time outdoors with his family in the mountains of Southeastern Oklahoma and at his cabin on Kiamichi Mountain. Keith spent many years involved in his community by serving on multiple boards for the Poteau First United Methodist Church, Poteau Valley Improvement Authority, and The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma.
Keith’s conservation efforts were hard fought and were ultimately recognized as he was awarded the “Conservationist of the Year” by the Oklahoma Wildlife Federation and recognized nationally in receiving the “Connie Award” symbolizing the highest award bestowed on an individual for remarkable conservation efforts by the National Wildlife Federation.
Keith is survived by his wife Patty, two sons: Todd and wife Keiko of Edmond, OK, Matt and wife Erika of Noble, OK; six grandchildren: Katie, Sydney, Garrett, Madelyn, Charlie, and Vivi.
He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Melba Wright as well as his sister Kaye Palmer.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 10 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Evans & Miller Funeral Home, 411 Dewey Avenue, Poteau, OK 74953.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 11 at 10:00AM at the Poteau First United Methodist Church, 109 South Harper, Poteau, OK 74953.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Keith to either: Poteau First United Methodist Church, 109 South Harper, Poteau, OK 74953 or The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma – Cucumber Creek Endowment, 10425 S 82nd E. Ave, Suite 104, Tulsa, OK 74113.
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