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Nolan Wright Obituary
Nolan Wayne Wright, 31, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Capt. Michael A. Jones and Gordon Gadapee
He was a veteran of the US Army and an avid motorcyclist.
He is survived by his parents, Jay and Christie Wright; sister, Angel Wright; grandmothers, Pita Jones and Janice Gadapee; nephews, Emmett and Elliott Wright; numerous club brothers; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 12-2pm with funeral services at 2pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Pastors Kevin Cummings and Mitch Turner officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com.
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