Robert Linwood Wright, 91, of Raleigh, NC, died on September 16, 2020. Robert worked as a welder in the Natural Gas industry for Hare Pipeline for over 60 years before his retirement. Known to many as “Shorty”, Robert was quite a joker and loved a good laugh. He loved bluegrass music and bird watching. The last 7 months of his life were filled with joy after the birth of his great granddaughter, Haylee.
Robert is survived by his children, Robert "Peanut" Wright (Sandra), Steve Wright (Gale) and Pam Cummings; grandchildren, Bonnie, Bobby, Tanita, Brandy (Mike) and Jeremy; great grandchildren, Logan, Sean and Haylee; a sister; and a brother. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel “Granny” Wright.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20 from 6:00-8:00pm at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, followed by burial at Raleigh Memorial Park. Attendance will be limited to 50 people, with social distancing and masks required.
