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1942
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2011
Frank Wright Obituary
Swannanoa - Frank Albert Wright, 69, of Swannanoa passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
Mr. Wright was born February 2, 1942 in Yancey County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life.
Frank was owner/operator of Wright Machine & Tool Co, Inc. since 1970 and attended First Baptist Church, Swannanoa. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Pansy Fox Wright.
Frank is survived by his wife of 50 years, Doris Austin Wright; daughter, Paula Wright of Raleigh; son, Marty Wright and wife, Diana of Swannanoa; sister, Carolyn Morgan and husband, Scotty of Asheville; brothers, Archie Wright and wife, Erlene of Burnsville and Devoid Wright and wife, Janet of Piney Flatts, TN; grandchildren, Aaron Wright and wife, Marybeth and Anne Wright and two great-grandchildren, Elly and Eli.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Swannanoa with the Rev. Steve Rayburn officiating.
A private burial will take place at a later date.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, Swannanoa, General Fund, 503 Park St., Swannanoa, NC 28778 or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals, 828-669-2977.
www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Wright
Viann Duncan/Stimac
September 20, 2011
Doris, my prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire family. May God give you PEACE at this difficult time. Devoid, it was great visiting with you. Sending all of you God's Blessings, Vuann Duncan Stimac
September 18, 2011
Mrs. Wright,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of Frank. He was a friend who traveled with me an my buds on many golf trips to the beach and Waynesville CC. He was always fun to be around and will be sorely missed. God bless, Mike Foster
Mooresville, NC
Wrights' Machine Shop Employess
September 17, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ronald & Becky Blankenship
September 17, 2011
Doris,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Frank. Your family has been our neighbor for over 30 years here on Grovemont Avenue. Just wanted you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this difficult time. Ronald & Becky Blankenship
DJ Hensley
September 17, 2011
Marty so sorry about Frank let me know if there is anything I can do.
Sarah Christy
September 17, 2011
Dear Doris, Paula & Marty - My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. He was a light and an inspiration at many times. I am glad that our paths crossed, and think of him with respect and a smile. You are in my prayers.
Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Oxner
September 16, 2011
Dear Doris and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Franks passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May god's grace be sufficient and supply your every need during this difficult time. Remember the 23rd Psalm. God Bless you all.
September 16, 2011
I knew his as Albert, with the crooked grin. I went to school with him at Burnsville. I found him in the 1957 and 58 yearbooks, but was unable to find him in the yearbook for 1959, the year we went to Cane River. He was a nice kid. I don't know the family but I feel very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Carol Bailey McMahan
Apex, N.C.
September 16, 2011
Marty so sorry to here about Frank. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charles Jones (Bones'dad)
KEN AUSTIN
September 16, 2011
TO EVERY ONE IN THE WRIGHT FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT FRANK.. HE GAVE ME A JOB WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD....TO MARTY AND YOUR MOM AND ALL YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU... KEN AND KIM AUSTIN
Angi Welch
September 16, 2011
Brent, Max and I are very sorry for your loss. Frank has always been good to our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. --The Hurst family
September 16, 2011
PAULA AND MARTY MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YALL.KEEP YOUR FAITH THRU GOD AND HE WILL HEAL THAT HURT AND PAIN.GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE. SHERRI WELLS LEWIS IN GREENVILLE NC
Darius Hensley
September 16, 2011
Doris, My concerns and prayers are with you and each family member at this time. My mind wonders back to Cane River High and all the fun times we had on the Baseball team. At each class reunion, we would pick up our friendship and reminisce with great memories. Darius Hensley
e. v. Gouge
September 16, 2011
Marty, Gail and I are so sorry for your loss. Frank will be sorely missed, he was such a great friend to everyone at the golf course.
Vickie Winslow
September 16, 2011
So hard to believe. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you. Jerry and Marian Robinson (Fletcher, NC)
Susan Ingram
September 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family.
mark solesbee
September 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 16, 2011
I first met Frank in 1970 when he opened his first shop. We not only had a business relationship but we were also personal friends. I always admired what Frank had accompolished in his business life. My thoughs go out to his family during this difficult time.
Bob Wilson
Denver, N.C.
Edd & Carolyn Robinson
September 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jackie House
September 16, 2011
Carol, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jackie House
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