Robert "Donnie" Wright
April 12, 1948 ~ November 25, 2009
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Fairview – Robert "Donnie" Wright, 61, of Fairview, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at his residence after a courageous battle with Lymphoma.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Jack and Catherine Wright, of Fairview.
He is a member of Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church and a 1966 graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School. He worked for Steelcase for 21 years as well as owned and operated Showtime Trophies. Donnie was in the National Guard and was a member of and coach for the Fairview Athletic Association.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cynthia Ann Wright; one daughter, Lisa Cartwright and her husband, Clay, of Greenville, NC; one son, Robert D. Wright, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth, of Fairview; two step-daughters, Jade Whited and her husband, Kevin, of Charleston, SC and Jordan Wright of Fairview; one step-son, Adam Austin of Asheville; one brother, Ronnie Wright of Fairview; four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church with the Revs. Steve Harris and Stacy Harris officiating.
Interment will follow at Emma's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
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Robbie, I am truly sorry for your loss.Your family will be in our prayers.
Will always remember you! I am greatful to have known you!
Jill Ashley Cochran
I am sorry to hear of Donnie’s death. I hope you can find comfort in the fact that he will suffer no more. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jack and Aunt Catherine has always been very special to me.
Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, Donnie was a great coach to me as well as co-worker at Steelcase and friend. May the love of your family and friends keep you close always. My prayers are with you
Cindy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are that the Lord will be with you and give you grace during your pain.
We love you,
Am so sorry to hear of your loss, and will keep you all in my prayers. I have known Donnie all my life, grew up here in Fairview. Baseball for us was big then when our kids played we were there again,Donnie coaching then.Precious memories.He made a difference in many young boys lives.And always had a wonderful testimony. May God give you comfort and strength to get through this time.
To family and friends – My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I know Donnie is in a better place with no pain and suffering. Blessings and peace, Betty Nelon Rhodes
Cindy & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.You know we love you and are here for you. Hold to God’s unchanging hand and He will comfort you as only He can.
Dear Jack & Catherine, and the rest of the family, We were sorry to hear of Donnie’s death through my mom, but want you to know we are lifting you all up in our prayers during this loss. Mike & Joyce Bell
Robbie and Lisa and Halee,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather.He was a big inspiration to me as an all-star coach when I was younger. I hope I can have half the impact on the girls I coach as he did.
Love you all,
Lori Conard Ledford & Family
My prayers go out to you and your family.
Gloria Moss Hudson
Cindy and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Cindy,
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Donnie was a great man and we enjoyed getting to work with and know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we can do anything for you please let us know.
Love,
David and Ruby
To the Wright Family;
We are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find solace in HIS GRACE…
Dearest Robbie, Lisa and family~
We are saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing.
With deepest sympathy,
Keith, Michelle, and Alexandria Ownbey
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Always keep the memories in your heart.
Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories give you strength.
Like the southern gentleman he was, Donnie always had a smile and kind word of encouragement to go along with his quick wit. He was a good supervisor at Steelcase and managed his business exactly perfect for the hundreds of young sportsmen who were his clientle. I’ll miss you, Donnie, and so will all of Fairview.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Your dad will truly be missed by all that knew him.
Jack and Catherine,Robbie and Lisa we are sad to here about Donnie.We have such fun memories at church and the ballfield.He will be greatly missed here,but Heaven rejoices.Remember the good times.May the Lord give you guys grace,in this time of need.We love you.
Carrie Spivey Shuler and Annette Crook
Ronnie,
I was very sad to hear about Donnie passing away. We have been fiends for a very long time. I really enjoyed his friendship thru high school and even before then playing little league at Fairview.
God bless and guide you and the family thru this period
Dale Wright
dwright1@satx.rr.com
Jade and Family,
Our hearts are saddened for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Crystal & Heather
The Wright Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Donnie was a very special person. I’ve known him all my life. He couched my son in ball and we worked together at Steelcase. He did so much for young people and they admired him. Thou I hadn’t spoke to him in a while you all have been in my prayers and will continue to be. Know he is without pain and we’ll all see him again. God be with you!
Annette Stepp
To the Wright family:
We are very sorry to learn of Donnie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ronnie and I were classmates from grades 1-12. He was a very nice guy and I know he will be greatly missed by all his family.
Ronnie and I were classmates from grades 1-12. He was a very nice guy and I know he will be greatly missed by all his family.
Cindy…I am so sorry. It’s so hard to find the right words to say in a time like this.You were by his side loving him until God made His decision that it was time for Donnie to come home.You fought this battle with Donnie…and I admire you for your strength and courage. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family.I love you dearly. If I can do anything at all for you please don’t hesitate to call on me.
Melody
Cindy,
Jessica, Justina and I love you and are praying for you. May God give you unabounded grace.
Gina
Catherine & Jack, We are so sorry to hear about Donnie. He was Jeans boss at CP Clare and Steelcase for a long time. He was a fine person. We won’t get to be there as Jean just had cancer surgery also and is going thru the treatments. We hope you are doing well. Sorry we donot know his wife but am happy to hear he remarried!
To the family I am very sorry to hear about your lose, I have been praying for you all and will continue to pray,I know it’s hard to give up such a loved person,but we can all take comfort in knowing that one day we will all be reunited together in heaven.
May God Bless you all.
dear cindy, we were so sorry to hear of your loss you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers,may god give you the strength and courage you need at this difficult time in your life. our deepest sympathy,keith,susie turbyfill
I am so sorry to hear about Donnie. We had so many wonderful times at Reynolds as friends and teammates. I will always cherish those memories. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Donnie was a special person. He was not only my cousin but was also my friend when we were growing up. I will remember Fairview Elementary School then Reynolds, yearly Bible School at Cane Creek Baptist Church, cookouts at Teresa Harper’s house and sports at Reynolds. I can still see you practicing the pole vault up on the original football field at ACR. Rest in peace Donnie. My prayers to those he loved, to those who loved him and those who will miss him.
I am so sorry to hear about Donnie. He was a wonderful friend to us at Steelcase and a fun ‘beach’ buddy to Holly and me. We will miss his smiling face, his cheerful eyes, and his fun-loving attitude toward life.
Donnie we will miss your quiet smile and wonderful sense of humor. God Bless
DONNIE WAS ONE OF THOSE GENUINE NICE GUYS. I ‘RAN’ TRACK WITH HIM FOR 3 YEARS AT REYNOLDS HIGH AND HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND. I WAS FORTUNATE TO SEE HIM WITHIN THE LAST YEAR AND TALK WITH HIM ABOUT HIS FIGHT WITH LYMPHOMA AND ABOUT OLD TIMES, NOT REALIZING IT WAS THE LAST TIME I WOULD SEE HIM. I REJOICE THAT HE HAS ENTERED HIS ETERNAL LIFE AND PRAY FOR HIS LOVED ONES LEFT BEHIND.
Dear Cindy
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Sincerely
John and Marcia Bryars
I am so sorry to hear about Donnie. We graduated together at Reynolds and I remember him as a very sweet guy. My prayers are with you and your family.
I worked with Donnie at Steelcase. He was my supervisor for many years and he was a very good boss to work for. Donnie was a wonderful person and always had a kind word for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. May God give you the strentgh you need.
Cathy and Richard Odom
Sending you my prayers and thoughts.
We just want to know how sorry we are for your loss and that you are in our prayers.
Cindy and family
My heart is with you. I know how hard this is but God is good. God bless… I love you
Cindy and family: I am so sorry for your loss,you have and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.You fought this battle to,i no its hard for you.Look to the Lord,he will help you thru this difficult time.
Cindy,
I only knew Donnie through your eyes, love and humor but I know how special he was to have captured your heart and soul. You were together for a special journey on this earth. Your love and friendship saw him through his last struggle. I wish you peace, as Donnie is at peace now, and know that you will find comfort, one day, in the love you shared and the memories you made. You, and the rest of the family, are in my prayers. Take care of yourself as he would have liked to care for you.
Dear CINDY & FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DONNIE I KNOW HOW HARD THIS HAS BEEN FOR YOU AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED PLEASE CALL AND LET US KNOW YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOD BLESS YOU.
EDDIE,DEBBIE,COURTNEY
Robbie, Lisa and family. I am very sorry to hear about Donnie. He was my supervisor at Steelcase for many years, and we also played on the Steelcase softball team together. ‘What a great guy’. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the Family,
Bob & I were so sad to hear of Donnie’s passing. Bobby worked with Donnie at Steelcase for many years & he was also a great neighbor & Fairview friend.We will always remember how he came to our rescue during the Blizzard of ’93. Our hearts & prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Margaret & Bobby Duncan
Cindy
Mom and I love you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God will get you through this. Donnie was a good man. He will be missed.
Love,
Misty Wooten and Jean Banks
Robbie, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I just learned of Donnie’s passing. We were in school at the same time. I remember him well…always had a laugh and a good word and always very kind.
I offer my prayers and thought to you his family. Hopefully, there will be some level of peace for you sooner rather than later.
Warm regards,
Larry Stewart
May God be with you during this time of great loss. I remember talking about sports with Donnie at the restaurant (Ruma) and his encouragement.
In Christ,
Rev. Wayne Harris
Cindy, our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness for you and your famiy.
Love to you and yours–
Arnold and Nancy Fox
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this emotional time. But we all look forward to seeing his smiling face again when we all meet together some wonderful day! Donnie was a good man he will be missed! His brother in Christ….
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HAVE HEARD ABOUT DONNIES PASSED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HELP YOU THRU THIS DIFFCULT TIME.
I have fond memories of Donnie from high school at Reynolds. He was always sweet to me, and was liked by everyone. God bless you.
Dear Wright Family,
I was sorry to hear of Donnies passing. We were at Reynolds together and I enjoyed knowing him and having some classes together.
He had a unique sense of humor.
Clark Pennell, Jr.
Cindy and Family,
We are sorry for you loss. We worked with Donnie at Steelcase and are glad God let us know Him. He was a good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Davey & Wendy Warren
Hey, Sister…Please know that we are thinking of you so very, very often. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do for you. We love, Cindy.
Cindy and Family,
I am sorry for your loss and I will keep you all in my prayers for peace and comfort. I know this is a hard time for each one of you losing a son, brother, husband, and friend.
With Love and Sympathy
Dominic and Mary Mariut
I was very sorry to hear the sad news. I have fond memories of Donnie from high school – he and I double dated with Ronnie and my sister, Linda! That was a ‘few’ years ago, but, good times. My thoughts are with his family at this time of sorrow.
Dear Cindy, I was sorry to learn that Donnie had died. I have been impressed by your strength and courage as you fought this battle with him. I hope that your loved ones can give you strength now.
Marcia Master
Robbie,Lisa, and family,
I’m so sorry about the loss of your dad. I will forever remember that smile and those blue eyes…such a special man. May the Lord give you comfort now and always. Jennifer and family.
ROBBIE & LISA,
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Donnie at Steelcase, he was so nice.. May God be with you and your family as you move forward in the days ahead.
We are sorry to hear of Donnies passing, we will keep you all in our prayers, we worked with Donnie at Steelcase. He was a great person and will be greatly missed by all whose life he touched.May God give you comfort and strength through this difficult time. Jeff& Dalene Swann
We are so sorry to learn that Donnie lost his long battle to cancer. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
As neighbors, we were saddened to hear of Donnie’s passing and pray for comfort for friends and loved ones…the Searles
Cindy and family,
We just heard about your loss and we are truly sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you all during this holiday season and may he give you the comfort that you need.
Lisa,
I am sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy, I just learned the sad news. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Marlowe (daughter of Edith Marlowe)
To the Family:
I just learned of Donnie’s passing from my brother. Donnie was such a sweet person. I remember all the girls at Fairview where in love with him & Ronnie (myself included).
I have been away from North Carolina for many years, but still think back fondly on the friends I had from Fairview.
From reading all the guestbook entries, it sounds like Donnie had a wonderful life, and I have no doubt very successful.
I am sorry he had to suffer for so long with his illness but know he is in a wonderful place where he suffers no more.
May he rest in peace. My prayers to allthe family.
Vickey (Moore) Ellison
Dear Ronnie and Family:
I just learned of Donnie’s passing and am truly sorry for your loss. Donnie and I played varsity basketball together at Reynolds. He was a class act and so unselfish. I will greatly miss him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.