Wilson Wright

Wilson W. Wright SUFFOLK - Wilson Woodrow Wright, 94, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010, in the home of his daughter after a brief illness with multiple myeloma with family and friends by his side. Mr. Wright was born Dec. 28, 1915 and raised in Marbury, Md. He was a lifelong resident of Accokeek, Md., where he raised his family. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He worked his way through the Great Depression with a number of jobs and retired from the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., in 1973 with 30 years of service. Following retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife. He was an avid baseball fan of any team that beat the Yankees and enjoyed following the highs and lows of the Washington Redskins. He loved life, independence and had an unwavering sense of duty to one's responsibility. He will be remembered for his great laugh and sense of humor. Mr. Wright was the youngest child of Richard L. and Alice Wright. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Louise, Leonard and Mary and brother, Richard. His wife, Hazel, and oldest daughter, Sue Ann Robie, also preceded his death. Survivors include his daughters, Dinah (Gerald) Griffin of Union Bridge, Md., and Tilda (Ray) Sorensen of Suffolk and son-in-law, Robert Robie of Accokeek, Md.; grandchildren, Wyatt (Jenn) and Matthew (Jennifer) Griffin, and Justin, Tyler and Logan Sorensen; great-grandchildren, Jordyn and Bodey Griffin, Grace, Joy and Faith Griffin. The family would like to thank the medical staff of Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Bon Scours Nursing Center for all of their help and special care during his treatment. A special thank you to Kathy Barnes, his companion, for the last six months. Visitation will take place today from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Indian Head, Md. A Mass of celebration will be held at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Piscataway, Md., April 8 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are being coordinated by Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, and Williams Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Kirk-Cone Rehabilitation Inc., P.O. Box 7086, Portsmouth, VA 23707.