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Tammie Larew
June 15, 2022 | Stuarts Draft, VA | Friend
Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia
Mar 6, 1986 – Jun 5, 2022 (Age 36)
Gordon Tyler Wright of Leesburg, VA went to the be with the lord in Heaven on June 5th, 2022.
Tyler was born in Waynesboro, VA on March 6, 1986. He graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Forestry and went on to receive his master’s degree in Urban Forestry from Virginia Tech.
Tyler lived in Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, and Texas pursuing his career as an urban forester. He was a member of the Society of American Foresters and a part of the American Chestnut Foundation. He was an expert in tree identification and was the town’s urban forester where he lived with his wife and son.
Tyler married the love of his life, Caitlin Wright on June 27, 2015, in Belmont, North Carolina.
Tyler was survived by his wife, Caitlin, son, Nathaniel, mother, Cindy, and father, Ronnie. He was also survived by his brother, Tanner (Cara), his sister Brittany ( Paul) and his nieces ( Henlee, Anna, Alivia) and his nephew(Abel). He is also survived by his two grandmothers Marie and Mary and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfathers Gordon and Don, Aunt Vickie and Uncle Steve.
Funeral service will be held on Friday June 10, 2022 @ 11:00am at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg, VA.
in lieu of flowers please donate to The American Chestnut Foundation https://support.acf.org/give
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Tammie Larew
June 15, 2022 | Stuarts Draft, VA | Friend
It has been a while since I last saw Tyler. The last time I saw him he just started his first forestry job! I insured him. He was a good guy and you see he had a bright future. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Deon Gibbons
June 14, 2022 | Friend
Prayers to all.
Jamie Henderson
June 12, 2022 | Other
Ronnie, Rena and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you all.
Brandy Burruss
June 10, 2022
May God wrap His loving arms around each of you as you travel through this very difficult time. May the wonderful memories of Tyler always stay close to your heart and help you in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Dedrick Yeago And John Yeago
June 09, 2022
I was saddened to hear of Tyler´s illness and death. I met Tyler when I was the pastor at his Church in Waynesboro. I remember the fun loving young man who cherished his friends and family. He held such hope for the future and the family he might one day have. I pray for each of you that God will hold your futures in his hand. God knows the plans he had for Tyler and each of you. Hold use memories close. One of the funniest memories I have of Tyler was his baptism. He requested to be...
Lee Price
June 09, 2022 | Other
We are so very sorry for the loss of Tyler. Our prayers are with all of his family and dear friends. He grew up in our church, and was so loved by all! He was a strong, devoted Christian young man. He will be sorely missed. With sympathy, Elmer and Sandy Alger
Elmer and Sandy Alger
June 09, 2022
Tyler was one of my buddies in high school and was a great overall person! From hanging out working on his truck to welding, he was always one to help out and help motivate others. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Dustin Shull
June 09, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss... we hope the memories will help get you through this as well as the support of your family and friends
Connie & Rw Rohrer
June 09, 2022 | Family