Joe Wright

Joe M. Wright, 79, of Goodlettsville passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 with family at his side.
Mr. Wright was born August 15, 1937 in Rosine, Kentucky. His family moved to Goodlettsville in 1952, where he finished high school. Shortly after high school he started work in the country music business as original lead guitar player for Marty Robbins' Teardrops at age 18. He stayed in the music business as a songwriter and talent manager until the early 1970s. He later became President of Gray Stone Productions in Nashville.
Mr. Wright was an avid pool player and won many tournaments.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty, daughter Betsy (John) Stanford, sons Brett Wright and Kevin Gann, granddaughters Jessica and Katie Stanford, step-daughters Terrie (Eldon) Scott and Donn Gann, brothers Don (Patricia) Wright and David (Jane) Wright, and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Cole and Garrett Funeral home in Goodlettsville Thursday, January 5, 2017 6pm-9pm and Friday January 6, 2017 10:30am-11:30am with service following.
Arrangements by Cole & Garrett Funeral Home 615-859-5279