Russell Cowan Wright, 85, died Oct. 21, 2011, at VNA Hospice House.
He was born Ashburn, Ga. and moved to Vero Beach 20 years ago, coming from Northport, N.Y.
He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War and retired from the Army Reserves as brigadier general.
He retired in 1990 as a mechanical engineer in the aerospace industry.
He was a member of Army Reserve Officers Association, had served as president of the Walkers Glen Homeowners Association and attended the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Hildur K. Wright; three children; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
An inurnment with military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
