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Bucky Wright Obituary
Bucky (Melmond Mannington Wright IV) passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2020 at the age of 61. Bucky was born in Savannah, Ga., on October 9, 1958 and lived in Jacksonville Beach ever since he was a young child. He attended Seabreeze Elementary and loved playing Pop Warner football with his many friends. He graduated from Fletcher High in 1977 and remained active with his graduating class. Bucky was a Fletcher football player, DeMolay member, prom king and track star who was loved by everyone he met.
Bucky worked in the barricade business for over thirty years. He loved entertaining and was always the life of the party. Bucky was a barbecue master, self-appointed comedian, avid golfer, loved tailgating at Jaguar games, and he excelled at clay skeet shooting. He loved driving his "buggy" all over the beaches, visiting his many friends. Bucky was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Bucky never met a stranger and his friends were like family to him.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Wright; his children, Olivia Wright, Quint Wright, Char-Lee Anne Hastings (Daniel); grandson, Kennedy Hastings; mother, Marie Wright; brother, Kely Wright; sisters, Kimi Upton and Cody Wright; his sister-in-law, Cathy, brother-in-law, Hank (Kelly) and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation with family from 1-4 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. Guests are encouraged to wear beach casual attire as Bucky would insist on it!
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Leslie Waters
May 6, 2023
I wanted to add Charley Anne to my last message... hugs and love
Leslie Waters
May 6, 2023
Thinking about you Cindy Olivia and "Big Guy" and sending hugs.
Bucky was the best neighbor a single mom could ever ask for. He was always there when I needed help with anything as long as there was beer in the refrigerator. Just thinking about all the years across the street from y´all makes me smile.
Karen A Belohlavek
May 23, 2020
Cindy & Children: So very sorry for your loss. Bucky was a fantastic person, always friendly and smiling. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Rick and Wanda Sauls (Cedar Street BBQ)
May 22, 2020
We enjoyed our driveway visit when Bucky and Cindy stopped while they were on a bike ride the weekend before he passed. Shocked and saddened, we send condolences to Cindy and the rest of the family
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Paul Parsons
May 18, 2020
I met Bucky and Cindy at a Jaguar game. With his sense of humor, we became quick friends. I am sure that anyone else who ever met Bucky felt the same way. He was generous, thoughtful and always ready with a laugh. God bless you Cindy and the kids. I didn't know Bucky long but I feel very lucky and thankful for the time I did know him. God Bless and HAVE FUN!!
Laura Lee
May 16, 2020
We will miss seeing Bucky's smiling face at the Jaguar tailgate party. He always had a smile.
Brenda Herbert
May 13, 2020
To the Wright family, very sorry for your loss prayers for all. Sincerely Brenda Warner Herbert (lived across the street from you in the 60's)
Leslie Waters
May 12, 2020
Cindy I am so sorry to hear about Bucky. My heart breaks for you and the kids. He was always there to help this neighbor out when needed and always fun and a hoot to be around. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially around the neighborhood and at the Jaguar tailgates. Know that you, Charlie Anne, Olivia and Quint are in mine and Lindsays thoughts and prayers❤
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