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Charles Wright Obituary

Charles Forest (Forest) Wright, 21, formerly of Franklin County, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010. Forest was a 2006 graduate of Franklin County High school and has been in the United States Marine Corps since 2006. He is the son of Sharon and Jim Swann and Jeffery L. Wright; grandson of Emily Harlow, Charles and Mae Clark, Harvey and Brenda Wright, Carlos and Gay Browning; great-grandson of Dorothy and the late Charles Harlow. He is survived by his wife, Heather Dawn (Poindexter); his sister, Taylor; his special friend, Melody Kay Smith; and numerous family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010, from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jackie Spence officiating. Services will end with Full Military Honors by the United States Marine Corps. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 8, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday one hour prior to the service at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va., Your local provider of Veteran's services.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 3 to Jan. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Wright

33 Entries

Ashley Wright

January 22, 2010

Forest I wish I would have tried harder to see you at christmas. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you. I love and miss you so much! I still remember that day at Papaws when you told me you were goin in the marines and I told you I was proud of you cuz I knew what kind of a man you would become. When we talked at christmas this year you were braggin bout how you had more tattoos than me now, and I laughed and told you I would catch up soon. You and I could never resist a competition. lol. When you left for Japan and I left for Iraq I prayed everyday that you would keep your but there and stay out of that hell called the sandbox. I was so afraid I would lose you if you came there. Little did I know I would lose you when we were both stateside. I know your up there sayin "stop being a baby Ash, be a soldier and suck it up", but I cant. I miss you so much and I cant stop crying. All I can do is hope you are happy now and that the pain will ease with time. I love you Forest, my cousin, my marine. You will be greatly missed.

Amanda Walthall

January 11, 2010

Forest,

As days past I seem to want to think that this is all just a horrible dream and that I will wake, but I realize that this dream is never going away. You were more than an amazing guy and more than a wonderful friend. You had all those special qualities about you. When I first came to Franklin County High School you were among the first to greet me and from there our friendship continued. We all want you back in our lives but sometimes we have to let go of the things we love the most. However, I can now look up at the sky and smile simply because I know that you are up there looking over us. I love you and will miss you more than anyone will every know.

MOREHEADS

January 9, 2010

LIFE IS NOT A MATTER OF COUNTING THE YEARS BUT THE MEMORIES LEFT BEHIND.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER. NO HURT IS GREATER THAN LOSING A SON!

January 9, 2010

I dont know your family but I am so sorry for their loss. but i want them to know that i am so grateful to them and you for what you gave to our country. I salute you and pray God will give them peace.God has took you home to peace.and isend all my love and prayers to your love ones thank you so much god bless.A miltary family.

A Marine Mom

January 8, 2010

I am sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray you find comfort and peace. I do not know your family or your son. But I am with you. Semper FI!

Diane

January 8, 2010

Another Soldier taken away from us. Thank you kind man for serving our Country. For making it a safer place.
When I see a military person I feel so proud because they are serving for us all here in the States.

My prayers go out to your family and friends. I know they are very proud of you and will alway love you.

Inez Cook

January 8, 2010

Forest, I never met you but my grandson, Josh Shively is also a Marine and he served in Iraq with you. I understand you were one of his close friends. Thank you for serving God and country as a Marine. My sympathy and prayers are with your family.

steve and lisa hodges

January 7, 2010

there is no words to comfort you but may you take comfort in knowing that god is there with you each step of the way.our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Chelsea Hodges

January 7, 2010

I've been thinking since Sat. and still can't find the right words to say; I never thought I would have to try and find words as to how I feel while we were still young...I miss you Forest; I just wanna pick up my phone, call you and have you give me that famous laugh and tell me everything will be ok! But its not going to be ok, I need my best friend! I know you are in such a better place and you are now a wonderful guardian angel but I still miss you! I can't wait until the day that we meet back up again...I will cherish all of the good times we had together and I promise that you will always be a part of my life...We all really need you by our sides watching over us this weekend; I love and miss you Charles Forest Wright!

Vickie garman

January 7, 2010

I do not know this family but I have to say "THANK YOU" to you & your loved one for the sacrafice that has been made for me, my family & our Country. May God give you peace & comfort & may it help you to know that his life has touched people that did not even know him. God Bless You.

Renae Whitlow

January 7, 2010

Thanks Forest for what you have done for our country. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ginny Shaffer

January 6, 2010

Well as I see it Forest layed down to sleep on this earth and he woke up in Heaven. God received another handsome Angel. What a reunion that must be going on after Forest visited with Jesus and then to be reunited with his family and friends that have gone on before him. As others have written what joy you brought to so many people all over the world. Thank you for being a Marine. May God Bless....Ginny Shaffer and Lindsay Fitzgerald ( cousins from Brownsburg,VA

Kasey Loyd

January 6, 2010

FOREST, SO MANY PEOPLE CANT BELIEVE THAT YOUR GONE AND THEY CRY, BUT I SMILE BECAUSE I KNOW THAT DURING THESE SHORT YEARS YOU HAVE MADE A IMPACT ON SO MANY LIVES. ESPECIALLY MINE, THERE WASNT A DAY THAT I WAS UPSET THAT YOU DIDN;T CHEER ME UP OR MAKE ME MAD AT ALL. YOU ALWAYS SAID THAT NO MATTER WHERE YOU WERE, YOU'D BE THINKIN ABOUT THE ONES THAT LOVE YOU AND SUCH, WELL RIGHT NOW YOUR DOING JUST THAT, WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY, THAT LITTLE BABY OF YOURS AND EVERYONE ELSE. I LOVE YOU BABE... OR LIKE YOU SAY "I LOVE YOU LIKE A FAT KID LOVES CAKE!" REST IN PEACE HUN!

Ricky Hodges

January 6, 2010

Words cannot express the true feelings of a parent who loses a child and the agony when anyone elses child dies.Just remember that he has touched many others and brought joy to you and to many hundred others that knew him.In memory he will never be gone.Semper Fi

Anon.

January 6, 2010

Mr. Wright, Thank you for your service to our country and your family for their sacrifice. Rest in peace.

Deena Hodges

January 6, 2010

Forest, you will always hold a special place in my heart. I will always remember the times you "camped out" in the yard w/Chelsea and Stephen. You were such a good friend and a wonderful person. We have lost a friend, but Heaven has gained an Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and Taylor.

January 6, 2010

Praying for the family you will be some missed by many

Christopher Dalton

January 6, 2010

I just heard the news earlier today. I regret not having seen you in quite some time. I will always remember your smile and goodwill. Those hot summer days of football practice will never be forgotten as you will help reinforce those memories forever. Thanks for always being a friend.

Goggie

January 5, 2010

When God took my Daddy I thought that was the worst I'd see.
But,God had another plan for me.

He took my brother that was younger than me.
But,God wasn't through with me.

God took me nephew two years ago and I thought God was through
But,God had another plan

God has taken my 1st born grandson
PLEASE God be through!

Cindy Smedley

January 5, 2010

Gone is another great family member. Our family has gone through so much in the past 5 years losing Ryan, Papaw Harlow, Uncle Stephen, and Brad. Even though i didn't get to see you as much as some of my other cousins and family members i will still miss you deeply.

Love,

CPL AARON M. MARTIN

January 5, 2010

FOREST, ONE MEMORY COMES TO MIND WHEN I THINK OF YOU, THAT WAS WHEN WE ALL WENT CAMPING THE WEEK BEFORE I SHIPPED OUT TO BOOT CAMP. I WILL MISS YOU MARINE, I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW, BUT I KNOW NOW THERE'S AN ANGEL WATCHING OVER ME. SEMPER FIDELIS

MANDY HODGES

January 5, 2010

FOREST, I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL HTE LAUGHS, CRIES, AND MEMORIES WE SHARED TOGETHER, THERE WILL NEVER BE A DAY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT MY FAVORITE "FATBOY" :) NOW YOU CAN HANG OUT IN JAPAN EVERYDAY LIKE YOU WANTED, I LOVE YOU FOREST AND NEVER WILL STOP.

Emily Harlow

January 4, 2010

Don't know where I'm going.
Don't know what to do.
This is the hardest thing I've had to deal with.
Simply because it's you.

I thought you would always be here.
But I guess that isn't true.
So now I just sit here trying to make it threw.

I'm going to miss you deeply.
Things will never be the same.
Simply because its you.

Love You
Goggie

Kristin McDaniel

January 4, 2010

It just doesn't seem like your gone.It feels like you were just here with us. I really dont have anything to say sometimes.I want you here with us,but I have to remind myself your in a better place.There is NEVER going to be a day that you are not on my mind.I love you and miss you with all my heart.I will always love those memories that we have made over the years.

Sharon Barbour

January 4, 2010

well you have gone on without us like you always did.. we miss you dearly and more yet to come.. we know your in a much better place although some are sad you left us.. we love you and cant wait to see you again... I love you Clyde and Im still Bonnie(inside joke with me and forest)lol.. My thoughts and prayers go out to your mom, sister and family....

Heather Powell

January 4, 2010

Heaven just got a Angel.

Angie Swisher

January 4, 2010

Gone to soon from all of us. Now all we have to hold on to are the memories. I will never forget.

Love NaNa Bell

Angie Swisher

January 4, 2010

Gone to soon from all of us. Now all we have to hold on to are the memories. I will never forget.

Love NaNa Bell

Diane O'Malley Cannaday

January 4, 2010

Forest was a special guy in my Horticulture classes. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. His family - especially his sweet sister, Taylor - are in my thoughts and prayers.

Eric Swisher

January 4, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Laura Thomas

January 3, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Anissa Carter

January 3, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Diane Turner Jr Gibson

January 3, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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