Wright Karl, 79, left us to return to his Lord, October 11, 2016. He enjoyed travelling especially to the beach. Wright was a social person who enjoyed meeting friends every day at McDonald’s or the Mall. He was a graduate of Binghamton’s North High School and served his country in the National Guard. He was a retiree of IBM Owego after 25 years. He was predeceased by his brothers, Edward and David Karl. Wright is survived by his loving wife, Carol, his children; Scott and Patricia Karl, Newark Valley, Christopher Karl and Cheryl Kelley, Vestal and Julie and Keith Jordan, Speedsville, five treasured grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He leaves behind sister-in-law, Joan Wormsley, Johnson City, several cousins and special friends; Loel and Dolores Wheeler. Wright’s family would like to express their gratitude to the Staff of Lourdes Seton 1 for the care and concern extended to Wright during his final days. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 15,2016 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with Pastor James Willard officiating. Interment will follow services in Glen Castle Rural Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 until 7:00 pm, Friday, October 14, 2016. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com