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He served as Director of Travel Marketing for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 25 years. He was twice president of the Virginia Travel Council. At retirement, he was recognized by his peers as "Virginia's Mr. Travel."
He was president of the Williamsburg-James City County Chamber of Commerce. He organized the Historic Route 5 Association to protect one of Virginia's most historic highways. He was president of the Pulaski Club, a Williamsburg community social club, and an active member of Bruton Parish Church.
He was born on May 23, 1920, in Elizabeth City, N.C., to George Fitchett and Isa Parker Wright. He graduated from Newport News High School and attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary. He was a decorated veteran of World War II.
He began his career as the sports editor of the Newport News Daily Press, later serving as sports news editor of the Richmond Times Dispatch. From 1958-1960 he was director of travel promotion for the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce and served as Director of Travel Marketing for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation from 1960-1985.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Beam Wright, formerly of Richmond; a daughter, Sherwood Wright Crawford of New Bern, N.C.; two sons, Wayne Parker Wright of Wilmington, Del., and George Andrew Wright of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Bruton Parish Church Foundation, Box 3520, Williamsburg, VA 23187. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Kay Van Valkenburg
August 31, 2020
Remembering George, who was a mentor to me, with fondness.
Kay Van Valkenburg
November 1, 2010
Deepest sympathies, Margaret and family. I just heard of George's passing. I am very sorry that I was unable to attend the memorial service. George was a true Southern gentleman. I served on HR5A with him for many years, and have so many fond memories of that time. I loved hearing his stories of the old days in and around Williamsburg. I think of him often and miss the time we spent together in the Association. Godspeed, George. You will be forever missed.
Ben Blanton, Jr
September 8, 2010
George and Margaret Wright were friends of my parents, having met in Richmond, VA. When I attended college in Williamsburg, George and Margaret were most hospitable and warm in welcoming me there. Through the years, when I have often walked past Colonial Williamsburg’s Taliaferro-Cole House, where the Wrights lived; I always thought of the Wrights and remembered them for being exceptionally kind and generous persons. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wright family.
September 7, 2010
To the Wright family, Max and I extend our condolences to you. Mr Wright was very special and we always enjoyed his presence. We will keep your family in our prayers. Max and Mike Taverniti
September 7, 2010
My mother, Beryl B. White, worked for Mr. Wright at Colonial Williamsburg for many, many years. She and my father thought very highly of him and his family. He and Mrs. Wright were so very kind to attend her graveside service a couple of years ago when she went to be with the Lord.
Much Appreciation for & Sympathy to the Wright family,
Cheryl White Wilson,
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Daryll and Joan Thompson
September 7, 2010
Family of George Wright Jr.,
My condolences to your family. My prayers are with you all during this time.
Sylvia Leighty
September 6, 2010
George was a dear Gentle Man. I knew George working at Colonial Williamsburg and attending Virginia Travel Council meetings. I was always proud to be his friend.
My deepest condolences to Margaret and the family. God Bless
Sylvia Leighrty
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