David Patrick Wright
February 8, 1947 ~ August 12, 2024
Born in:
Arden, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
David Patrick Wright, 77, passed away in his home Monday, August 12, 2024. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Gracie, parents Charles and Laura Wright, sisters Mary Crisp and Patricia Holbert and brother Edward Phillip Wright. David is survived by his adoring son Aaron Wright (Carolyn), and two beloved Grandchildren Sage and Rosalie Wright. David is also survived by three siblings, Charles “Sonny” Wright (Gladys) of Newnan, GA, Becky Roberts (Rob) of Summerville, SC, and James “Boodie” Wright (Autumn) of Candler, in addition to many dear nephews and nieces.
Born in Arden, NC, David was a lifetime resident of Asheville, NC. Following high school at T.C. Roberson, he entered the U.S. Army where he served for 3 years. Following his military service, David completed both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Western Carolina University. Following graduation, David was employed by Eaton Corporation for over 35 years before retiring. His days in retirement were filled with things he enjoyed including traveling, fishing, golfing and spending time with family. He was most proud of his son and his beautiful granddaughters.
A private family graveside service with military honors will be held at Pisgah View Memorial Park on Monday, August 19,2024.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Soldier’s Angels in Asheville.
Services
Private Graveside Service:
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-4415
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Worked with David at Westinghouse/ Eaton for many years. He was always bragging on his son and family, he loved talking golf and still today I still play with a set of clubs I bought off of him. My prayers are with the family.
Aaron and the Wright family,
Your dad and I worked closely together in Human Resources, at Westinghouse/Eaton, for 20 years. I enjoyed working with David. He was professional in every way and helped us create one of the best safety programs in both companies.
I know he will be missed by you and many others. I am sorry to learn of his passing.
May the Lord give you His grace as you face the coming days.
David M King
Boodie, here are my sincere condolences on David’s passing. I first met him in school at A-B Tech. He was quite a golfer then and we used to take practice swings down on the high school football field when no one was looking. Later, at Eaton, he was a pleasure to be around and earned everyone’s respect.
Prayers for the Family
in 1957 when i moved to skyland, at intersection of long shoals and us 25, i met you..and all family..then there was no red light, long shoals was crooked, no lake julian, no interstate..but thru the next 9 years each leisure day was spent with you…with boodie..we were inseperable…after moving to fl in 1993, we lost cost contact..not long ago we spoke..we both told each other we loved one another..you said we had so many memories..all fond ones!! To the family, and your son..we were what the dream come true growing up in skyland is…true back yard heroes, and love for one another, unable to wait for another day of brotherhood…in 1973 after both us got out of service, you and boodie were at wcu…i enrolled and we again for 2 years there..LORD has your spirit in his bossom…waiting to come for that old body and unite us all again…PRAISE HIM AND GIVE HIM THE GLORY…..LOVE you David Patrick Wright..alias “LON”—THE LIGHT! AMEN