Troy Richard Wright
August 15, 1929 ~ June 8, 2006
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Troy Richard Wright, 76, of 22 Hayfield Rd., Candler, died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Solace Mountain Area Hospice.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Wright was the son of the late
Russell Wright and Emma Kerley Wright Cathey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Estel Penland. Mr. Wright was a welder and pipefitter working for EA Industries, Fishburne Equipment, and Blaylock Company. More recently, he was a driver for Courier Express. He was a Navy veteran. Mr. Wright will be remembered as a devoted husband, a terrific father, and a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather.
Mr. Wright is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Jane Poore Wright; four daughters, Sharon Gass and her husband Keith, of Asheville, Mary Wright, of Fernandina, FL, Theresa Anderson and her husband Ricky, of Candler, and Patty Carter of Flat Rock; one sister, Jenny Penland; five granddaughters, Amber, Rachael, Alex, Samantha and Brittany; one grandson, John; great-grandchildren, Troy and Abbi; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Mr. Wright will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Pisgah View Memorial Park with the Rev. Donald N. Welborn officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813.
I did not learn until recently of the loss of Troy. There are some special memories of Troy for me. When we would have a Wright reunion on the mountain, he was always there. I’m sure my dad and Troy made meny memories while on the mountain as kids.
My thoughts and prayers for you. You are family.
Dear Mrs. Wright & Family, Just today did I hear of Troy’s passing.You and your family will be in my prayers.Patty and I were good friends during our High School years, And I will always remember the Loving and warm welcome I always got when I came to your house, Troy was such a kind person, always ready to hug me whenever he saw me out in the store somewhere. Jane,Patty,Teresa, my heart goes out to you all, May GOD continue to keep you all so very close, and comfort you during this difficult time. Love, Karan & Scott Hall, & Beth
We are sorry for the loss of Troy. Just wanted you all to know that we will miss his smile and kindness. Take care and my God help you through.
Mike, Debbie, Darrell and Danny Davis
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF TROY..HE WAS A FINE AND RESPECTED PERSON..MET HIM WHEN HE WAS A NEIGHBOR TO LEROY AND NANCY..USE TO TALK TO HIM ON THE CB RADIO..DID NOT KNOW HE WAS SICK ,,SO SORRY,,THE WORLDS LOSS IS HEAVEN’S GAIN..A TRULY,,FINE PERSON…CHERISH HIS MEMORIES THEY ARE FOREVER….JEAN
I had the honor and pleasure of knowing Mr Wright. A very thoughtful man who loved his wife, daughters, and grandkids very much. We love you and you will always be in my heart. Rick Hawkins
I wanted to let the family know that I have just learned of Troy’s passing. The Wright family has always been kind and supportive. I worked with his daughters many years ago, and the family has always treated me like one of their own. Troy, I will never forget how you always hugged and cared for me during those rough teenage years. I will always remember your kindness, smile, and your fatherly way of caring for others. Thanks for letting the light of Christ show through your loving life. To the family, I love you all, and if I can be of service, call me anytime. If I would have known, I would have been to the funeral home for visitation. You have my prayers. Remember, GOD IS IN CONTROL. I love you all. My heart is sad today, for yet another one of my hero’s has been called home. We grieve, but Troy is rejoicing! Troy, I will see you by the river one day!
I am so sorry to hear of Troy’s passing. I had asked Kirby if he had spoken with Troy lately and he told me this news. Last time I saw Troy was at Gary Brooks home in Ellerbee, NC. I remember Troy from when I was growing up and he always had a smile and a story to tell. I am so sorry to hear this.
We are going to miss you Troy love mike and jesse
Dear daddy, I know that your in Heaven now, and in the hands of God, and this makes me happy for you! I have so many great memories of you that will live in my heart forever. The one thing that I will never forget is the love that you had for your daughters and our Mother. Your are my hero, and the best dad that a daughter could ever have. I was blessed to have a dad like you. Although you are gone now, I know that you will always be watching out for us. You will be missed ever so much, and will live in my heart forever!! The loss of you is so painful, but I know your not far away, and I can talk to you anytime, and i know that you will hear me, and continue to guide us as you always have done. I know that someday we will be together again in Heaven! Until then, I will cherish all the memories i have of you forever! I will always love you! Love always, your daughter, Mary
IN LOVING MEMORY’
God saw he was getting tired:
And the cure was not to be;
So he put his arms around him;
And whispered, ‘Come to me’.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away;
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay;
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest;
God Broke our hearts to prove to us;
He only takes the best.
We love you daddy!
Love always, your girls,and Wonderful beloved wife of 43 years Jane.