Charles Edward Wright, Columbia, Mo. died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in Boone Hospital Center.

He was born in Pueblo, Colo., the son of David Oliver and Martha Virginia Haney Wright. He grew up in Osawatomie and was a 1931 graduate of Osawatomie High School.

During World War II he served with the U. S. Army Air Forces on Tinnian Island in the South Pacific.

Mr. Wright worked as a watchmaker for 40 years in St. Louis, Mo. before retiring in 1984.

After his retirement he moved to Columbia and was active in the Promenade Square Dance Club and other line dancing clubs.

Survivors include a sister, Bess LaMatry of Columbia.

Services were held Saturday in Osawatomie Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Nilson Funeral Home, Columbia.