Homer Neel Wright, Jr.

Homer Neel Wright, Jr. of Wilmington, NC, passed away at home peacefully on September 18, 2022. He was predeceased by the love of his life Vivian in 2021. They were married 71 years and were their happiest when they were together.

Homer, affectionately known as Pop, Pepaw, Grandpa, and Neel, was a humble, kind, sweet, and intelligent man. He valued family and friends, but above everything he valued God. He attended Pine Valley Church of God from the 1980s until he could not longer come in-person.

In his early years, he graduated from Porter Military Academy in Charleston, SC, where he was voted Best Looking and Most Conceited. He then pursued a short career with the United States Military, serving in three branches. He is a veteran of the Korean War, coming home to his wife Vivian. He was always very proud to have served his country. He then retired from BellSouth (Southern Bell) after 40 years of dedication.

Throughout his life, another joy was his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with the by teaching, listening, and watching them grow. Homer Neel Wright, Jr. leaves behind his two sons, Homer Neel Wright, III and Charles Wright (Donna) of Savannah, GA. His grandchildren, CJ Wright (Renee) of St. Petersburg, FL, Christel Wright of Savannah, GA, David Wright of Charlotte, NC, and Katherine Sigmon (Carl) of Wilmington, NC, with their three children (Pepaw’s greatgrandchildren) Tristan, Cayden, and Ginger.

Services will be held at Pine Valley Church of God in Wilmington, NC on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The viewing will be at 10 AM, followed by the service at 11 AM. The burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Homer requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child program or to Pine Valley Church of God, 3810 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC.