Jack D. Wright Sr.
November 13, 1928 ~ November 17, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville~ Jack D. Wright Sr., 82, of 360 School Road East, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe County, he was son of the late John Latt Wright and Hattie Reagan Wright. He was preceded in death by a son Larry E. Wright and by three brothers, Buck, Rex and Hilliard Wright, three sisters, Lola Ball, Marie Elkins and Connie Williams. Jack was owner and operator of Service Paint Company for thirty years.
Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Ruth Brackett Wright, two daughters, Marian W. Swinson of Wilmington and Gilda Wright of Asheville, a son, Jack D. Wright Jr. of Asheville, five grandchildren, Scott Cook, Jatana Mitchell, Jack Wright III, Brittany Wright and Leigh Wright. Jack is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Gates Cook, Madison Cook, Justin B. Wright, Junie Mae Mitchell and Essie Bea Mitchell.
Services for Jack will be held Saturday at 2:00pm in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend Donny Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Elk Mountain Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the residence from 6-8 pm Friday evening and one hour before the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
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Ruth, and Family,
Words cannot express, such a shock, I have fond memories, growing up as a Child. My Memories are My Treasure. Ruth, You are such a dear Lady. Be known that He is in a better place, and someday, You will see Him, May God Bless You and the Children, and Grandchildren. Jack was such a sweet Man. My thoughts are with You. Anything I can do, please let Me Know….Known You guys a long, long time. I will be Praying. Take Care, Love You.
To The Wright family You are in our thoughts and prayers. Coy,Colleen and Dawn Calhoun (Emory Mitchell’s grandparents and aunt)
I can remember growing up and comming to your house bihind the rec park. I can also rember chico the bird. I have told my son Jamie about jack and chico he likes to here the stories about how we grew up. My deepest symothy is with Ruth and the kids. We love you.
Sherry,Kerry and Jamie
Jackie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family during this tough time. May God give you peace, comfort, and the strength to get through it.
Dear Cindy,
Please know that your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort.
Gilda & Family,
I know this is a very sad time for all of you. Its never easy to say goodbye to someone we love. Our faith gives us brightness in knowing we will be reunited again. Our sincerest condolences to all of you.
I have so many great memories of Jack. He was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.