Carl Benjamin Wright IV "Benji", age 32, passed away in San Bernardino, California on April 22, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1990 in Defiance, Ohio but was a lifelong resident of Paulding County, Ohio.

Benji is survived and will be sadly missed by his parents, Carl III and Toni (Worman) Wright of Cloverdale, Ohio, daughter Jayla Wright, sons Carlen, Carter and Brantley, sister Debra Sears (Todd) of Indiana, brothers Jacob (Rikki) Wright and Joseph (Shah) Wright of Defiance, and Adam Wright of Cloverdale. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Diana Worman McDargh of Van Wert, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather James A. Worman Sr., paternal grandfather Carl Wright Jr. and grandmother Linda Wright. He was also preceded in death by two nieces, Emmi and Trinity Wright.

Pallbearers will include Jacob and Joseph Wright, Cody Worman, Cody and Tiffany Bowyer, Zachary and Elijah Derringer, Donald Johnston, Rodney Osbun and Laura Strubing.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm at Restoration Church in Defiance. His Celebration of Life service will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the church, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Pastor Janet Strickland will be officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Cemetery.

Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Memorial donations can be directed to Schaffer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.