Albert Leroy Wrightsman, 80, of Statesville, N.C., went home to our Lord Jesus and Savior on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 5:10 in the evening.

Albert was born in Bloomington, Ind., to Orville John and Effie Jane Bradley Wrightsman. He was the last born of 13 children.

He was employed at RCA in Bloomington, Ind., for many years. He also was a farmer. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Mary Ellen. They were married for 62 years. They had two children, Scheryl and Jeff.

Albert and Mary enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, anything to do with horses, riding, camping, farming their land, sports, and riding their motorcycles. He loved his family and would do anything for them.

Albert was predeceased by his daddy, Orville John Wrightsman, and his mother, Effie Jane Wrightsman, son, Jeff Wrightsman, granddaughter-in-law, Jessica Clines, and 11 brothers and sisters and loved ones.

Albert is survived by his wife, Mary Wrightsman; daughter, Scheryl (Ron) Clines; daughter-in-law, Tammy Wrightsman; grandchildren, Craig (Jessica) Clines, Travis Clines, Chad (Melissa) Wrightsman, and Kayla Wrightsman; and great grandchildren, Kyle (Lydia) Clines, Carlynn Clines, Chad Wrightsman Jr., Salina Wrightsman, and Savanna Wrightsman.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Diamond Hill Baptist Church beginning at 1 p.m. Pastor Larry Holleman will be officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Wrightsman family.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family.