He was preceded in death by his father, Glyn Wright.
He is survived by his daughters, Dr. Phoebe Wright Fassino (Steve) and Chloe Wright; his mother, Patricia Wright; his siblings Dr. Christine Wright Parker (Shelley), Lt. Col. Michael Wright (retd.), and Susan Wright Martin; an aunt, an uncle, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
David was born on Feb. 1, 1964, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. He moved with his family to Signal Mountain, in 1975. He graduated from Red Bank High School and served in the United States Navy for four years. He received his associate degrees from Chattanooga State in Mechanical Engineering Technology and in CAD/CAM Technology. He previously worked at Volkswagen and Roadtec. David had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed teaching people how to rock climb and rappel. He also enjoyed mountain biking.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Chattanooga, https://www.hospiceofchattanooga.org/hoc-foundation
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home – North Chapel, Hixson. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
There will be a private graveside service for family and close friends.