He was the son of Willie Edwin Wright, Sr. and Sallie Rene Myrick Wright. He was a well known, successful businessman on the Peninsula for over 55 years.
He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Angelcia Carol Wright; two sons, William Wright (Debbie), Richard Wright (Patricia), and a predeceased son, Michael David Wright; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Willie Edwin Wright, Jr. (Gaye) of Yorktown, Va, and Jackie Thomas Wright (Debbie) of Yorktown, Va; and sister, Marie Harvey Havner (Kenny) of Yorktown, Va.
He was a beloved husband, father, Papa and friend but is now with our Heavenly Father.
Due to the virus a memorial service may be planned at a later date.