WRIGHT, Thomas Louis "Tom," 48, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was a dearly loved son, brother, husband, uncle, friend and colleague. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He earned a bachelor's Degree in Business, a master's Degree in Teaching and a post-master's Certificate in Educational Leadership, all from Virginia Commonwealth University. He worked in different fields including printing, financial services and education, always with dedication. He treasured history for its lessons, teaching for five years, and relished everything about sports - coaching, playing, reading, watching, supporting and visiting his favorite teams in his youth and as an adult. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Louis Wright. Those who will remember his humor and his enthusiasm for life include his wife of 15 years, Amy; his mother, Rosie J. Wright; his four sisters and their families, Debbie Wright and her child, Berkley Isbell, Charlotte Wright and Keith Berkley, Frances and Ken Elliott and their children, Alex and Katie and Helen and Jim Wiecking and their children, Addison and Peyton; his sister-in-law, Noel Trent and her children, Jackson and Sydney; and many cherished friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Rd. A funeral service will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens, with reception to follow at home. Condolences may be registered at www.mem.com. In recognition of Tom's spirit, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Thomas Louis Wright Scholarship Fund, in care of the VCU Foundation, P.O. Box 842026, Richmond, Va. 23284.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
