Gary-Wright-Obituary

Gary James Wright

Locust Grove, Virginia

Aug 2, 1944 – Aug 28, 2023

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August 2, 1944
DIED
August 28, 2023
LOCATION
Locust Grove, Virginia

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Gary Wright, 79, of Locust Grove, passed away at his home on August 28, 2023. Gary grew up in upstate New York on Oneida Lake. He graduated from Oswego State University, where he obtained his degree in History & Education. Gary taught for one year in Geneva, N.Y. before being commissioned in...

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One of our most cherished friends and brother in Christ. Ken and Ruth Christian

I´ll be honest when I first met Gary he was quite intimidating. That Lieutenant Colonel presence was strong. But it didn´t take long to see a whole other side to Dad. The goofy with kids guy, beyond generous and willing to help anyone with anything guy. He welcomed me as a daughter right from the start. As soon as grandkids started arriving that Mr Tough guy morphed into Pops! He dropped everything to be at sporting events, plays, recitals....babysitting nights with him were exciting too,...

Aunt Barb- I am devastated to hear about the passing of Uncle Gary. As one of my favorite uncles growing up, he held a very special place in my heart throughout my childhood. Uncle Gary was a pillar of support and encouragement in my life, and the memories we created together will forever be cherished. One vivid memory that I'll always treasure is when Uncle Gary helped me with my fastball at our home in Central Square, New York. I was just an 8-year-old Little League pitcher, and I'll...

Every memory I have of you always involves smiles and laughter. As focused, intelligent, and dedicated as you always were, you were also modest, loving and approachable. You never met a stranger. Your patience and encouragement was inspiring. Your genuine love for family was something to admire. Your laughter was infectious. And who can forget the dad jokes? The world has lost a great one. Heaven has gained an angel. Your love and strength lives within our hearts forever. We will...

May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Sending prayers for Barbara and the family. Danny and Amanda Henderson

I am sorry to hear of this. My sincere condolences and prayers to your family. He was a great man! We met through church and worked together at Geico through numerous supervisory courses. Always remembered him calling me out in class to take a brief class break when Rob T´s head was bobbing back and forth.

We are so sorry Barbara and all of his children. Gary was such a nice man and loved being neighbors and then attending Chancellor together. All of you are in our prayers as you go through the next days without him. Hugs to all of you! Steve & Nancy Jones

My husband Jeff and I were blessed to work with Gary at GEICO for many years. He was a joy to work with and a hard worker. Sending love and prayers to the family for healing. With God all things are possible. It is also my pleasure to now work with his son Dr. Eric Wright at Freedom Middle School. God bless you all.

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