Noel Branch Wright, Jr. died June 30, 2026.  The native of Savannah and long-time resident of Isle of Hope was born September 15, 1932, to Meta and Noel Wright.  Noel graduated from St. Andrew’s school in Delaware where he played on the football team and was Capt. Of the wrestling team.  After graduating from the University of Ga. Where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, he married Ruth Bright and they moved to Lawton, OK for 2 years where Noel was stationed as a 1st Lt. in the Army Field Artillery.
 
When they returned to Savannah in 1957, he joined the First Federal and Loan Assoc. which later became Great Southern Federal Savings and Loan Bank.  When he retired in 1990, he was Executive Vice Pres.  
 
Noel was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Rotary Club. He was Vice Pres. Of the Savannah Chapter of the Real Estate Appraisers, a member of Leadership Savannah, Jr. Chamber of Commerce and the Savannah Chamber of Commerce.  He served on the board of trustees of the Skidaway Marine Institute and was treasurer of the Isle of Hope Historical Assoc.  
 
Noel was well known for his hobbies and interest in sports. He held and Charter Boat Captain’s license as well as a Private Pilot’s license.  He was a certified scuba diver and was a member of the American Wheelmen Bicycle Club.  As a nature photographer, Noel won many first prizes from the Savannah Chapter of the Sierra Club.  He was a founding member and president of the Low Country Woodturner’s Club, a chapter of the American Woodturners’ Assoc., and was treasurer of the Isle of Hope Artisan’s League.  

He was a Christian and enjoying many of the churches on Isle of Hope, most recently joining Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.  
 
His greatest joy was to be surrounded by his family.  Noel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
 
He is preceded in death by his parents and his devoted and loving wife for 65 years, Ruth.  Survivors include his children, Elizabeth Kelly (Ken), Noel Wright, III (Gennie) and Kathy Wright. He had three grandchildren, Chris Lamb (Paula), Andrew Wright (Kaitlynn) and Cynthia Cradduck (Aaron).  He had 5 great grandchildren, Emma Lamb, Garrett Lamb, Stella Lamb, Emerson Cradduck, and Ruthie Cradduck.  He is also survived by his Sister, Janet Wright.
 
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2026, at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.

The Funeral Service to honor his life will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2026, at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.