Clarence “C.W.” William Wright, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 surrounded by his family.
He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Newland, NC and loved to ride his Jeeps and motorcycles. Born in Powdermill his life took him up and down the East Coast driving for various companies before he settled in Spear, NC to work construction and security and raise his family while telling stories to anyone who would listen. His life was full of love, teasing and adventures up and down the mountains.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Anthony Wright of Spear and his parents, Clarence Clyde and Kathleen Lorena Wright of Minneapolis.
Surviving to carry on his memory are his wife of 61 years, Ruth Sharon Wright of the home; five sisters: Carolyn, Della, Janet, Judie and Kathy; sons: Clarence “Bugs” William Wright, Jr. (Angie) of Spruce Pine, Clinton Lee Wright (Missy) of Marion and Hank O’Brien Wright (Amy) of Newland; daughter-in law, Linda Kaye Wright of Spear; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, three great, great-grandchildren and those not yet known, along with several nieces and nephews. As C.W. always said, “Be nice to everyone, you might meet them at Christmas dinner”.
The family is entrusting Yancey Funeral Service with the care and arrangements.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15th from 6 until 8 p.m. with the funeral following after at the Church of Jesus Christ, 288 Calvary Street, Newland, NC, 28657. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the Yellow Mountain Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Brother Dave Atkins and Sister Adkins from the Church of Jesus Christ, the pallbearers and Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge.
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