Ronald (Ronnie) Ellis Wright, age 69, of Dexter, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Wright was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was employed by A&P Grocery chain in Griffin and the Atlanta area, prior to moving to Dexter. Ronnie was well known in the Laurens County area as owner of Satellite Services before retiring for health reasons. He was a member of Buckhorn United Methodist Church and also the Dexter Masonic Lodge #340, where he served in several positions including Lodge Master. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Eva Clyde Wright, and brother, James R. Wright. Survivors include his daughter, Liesa Wright, of Bluffton, SC; sister, Jackie Wright Callaway, of Palmetto, GA; brothers, Cary G. Wright (Patricia), of Hoschton, GA and Charles H. Wright (Linda), of Dexter and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. Graveside services with Masonic rights will be held on Thursday at 2:30PM in Northview Cemetery. Rev. Frank Morris will officiate. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Buckhorn United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Myra Faircloth, P.O. Box 4, Dexter, GA 31019 or to Dexter Masonic Lodge #340, P.O. Box 210, Dexter, GA 31019.