Joseph Bryan Wright

Joe was a real asset to the Roanoke community

Mr. Wright was one of the best human beings we have ever known. He was our neighbor by land in Botetourt County. We spent the past 30 years enjoying seeing him walk the property with his beloved dogs. He was a lover of the arts and a wonderful supporter of the artists at the Sidewalk Art Show. We spent many years catching up with him and learning of his love for life. Our children spent many hours fishing, frog gigging and playing around the pond. We will miss him and his ever so positive and...

Joe Wright was a childhood friend and a member of the group of children who grew up on Mud Lick Rd. and Lee Hi Rd. in Roanoke County. He married my first cousin, Pam (Miller) Wright. Joe was a wonderful husband and also a friend to the family of Miller's and Foster's. He was an uncle by marriage to Tommy and Wade Payne, Pam's nephews. He was a friend to my family and my children, Sarah and David Wilde. He provided many outings for them when we visited my home in Roanoke while I lived in...

A great asset and a kind soul has been lost to the community.