Daniel Kenneth Wright, Jr.
July 8, 1962 ~ September 20, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
ASHEVILLE – Daniel Kenneth Wright, Jr., 47, of Candler, died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at a local hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Daniel Kenneth and Madelyn Sharpton Wright, Sr. He was preceded in death by one sister, Sherri Camby and his grandmother, Merle Anders Wright.
Mr. Wright worked as a dump truck driver for Hamilton Hauling and was known by his CB handle, "Hard Times". He was loved and will be missed by many.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandfather, Emmett Wright of Candler; his wife, Lundi Gabriel Wright; two daughters, Amanda Wright and Elizabeth Wright, both of Leicester; one son, Brandon Fuller and his fiancée, Tasha Weaver, of Leicester; three grandchildren, Haley Scott, Elijaih Fuller and Madison Weaver, all of Leicester; one sister, Judy Flynn and her husband, Chester, of Swannanoa; one niece, Heather Flynn of Swannanoa; one nephew, Derek Flynn and his wife, Monica, of Swannanoa; three step-sons, Cameron McKinney of Candler, Will McKinney and his fiancée, Jamie Sizemore, of Asheville and Corey McKinney of Asheville; one step-daughter, Crystal McKinney of Asheville; three step-grandsons, R.J. Migel of Weaverville, Conner Stamey of Asheville and L.T. McKinney of Asheville; several aunts and uncles and longtime friends, Ted and Barbara McKinney, Diane Green and Heather Messer, all of Asheville.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the funeral home.
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I grew up next door to Danny and his family and came to love them like my own family. Some of my fondest memories of childhood are of playing in the yard between our homes and inside our homes on rainy or winter days. The years and life changes separated Danny and myself but I have remained close to his parents and still visit them often. The news of Danny’s passing has hit me hard. I loved him like a brother and my prayers are for God’s Grace to surround Dan and Mickey as they say farewell to yet another of their children and to Judy in the loss of her brother. I love you guys.
To my friend Lundi and Family:
I am deeply sorry about you and your families sudden loss of husband, son, father and friend. It is with a saddened heart that I offer you my condolences, my prayers and best wished in the near future. There is nothing I can say to ease your pain, Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elizabeth, Amanda, & Brandon,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you all need anything you know where we are and we will be there for you all anytime. Again we are so sorry for your loss.
With love from your friends
Chris, Jeannie and Kristen
To My good friend Lundi And Little man, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Daniel That well but always got to talk to him when he came by the shop or met him on the road.
Lundy,I am sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy, Chester, Dan & Mickey,
Please know you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Marilyn
lundi & cameron, everyone at laurelwood shares in your great loss. he will be missed by all. love and prayers. lon & mary hensley.
My deepest sympathies goes out to all of the loved ones that Danny held dear to his heart. When I was growing up he always made me feel like a part of the family even though I wasn’t blood kin. My best and most cherished memories of him will always be of Lake James in the summer. Every year our family would go camping over the week of the fourth and we always had a good time. Danny would play with us kids in the water and get on to us when we would act up.. I will always think of Danny every time I am near a lake and remember his great smile and laugh. He always made me feel nothing but special and loved. Your loving Step niece sissy..
Brandon, Amanda, & Elizabeth,
I am very sorry for your loss of your dad. Please know that my prayers are with all of you. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. I love you guys!
Love, Ashley Wells (BOBO)
Brandon, Amanda, & Elizabeth,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God’s grace comfort you in this time of sorrow.
God bless you!
Julie Treadway
(Ashley’s Mom)
With Our Heartfelt Sympathy
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Danny, may you rest in peace old friend. We will miss you out on the road. Running with you was always a good trip, ‘Hammer down’