William Nicholas Wright

William Nicholas Wright, 85, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Nick was born on July 21, 1938 to the late Charles E. and Mildred R. Wright in Norfolk Va. Nick was preceded in death by his wife and friend of 60+years, Catherine South Wright (Kay), oldest brother Carlton Wright, Son in Law Duffy Palmer and his youngest Grandson Charles Nicholas Wright.
Left to cherish his memory: His son Nick Wright Jr, daughter Stephanie Kiley and her husband Bill, son Curtis Wright, daughter Taylor Lewis and her husband Todd, and daughter Hunter Palmer. Grandchildren; Catherine Floroff and her husband Alex, grandson Ashton Lewis and his wife Tricia, granddaughter Camryn Lewis, granddaughter Caroline Palmer, granddaughter Mary Ramsey and her husband Brandon, grandson Martin Palmer and granddaughter Jordin Gresock and her husband Joey; great grandchildren Reagan Dobbins, Graham and Peyton Floroff, Harley and Finn Lewis, Ashton, Peter and Rose Gresock.
Nick is also survived by brothers, Walter R. Wright and wife Betsy, Charles R. Wright and wife Anne, and sister-in-law Barbara Wright.
He met and married his wife Kay, they started their family together and decided to move to Va. Beach. Nick then began building houses and Apartments, decided to move his family to Virginia Beach where they were raised. Nick continued building and became involved in the tourist industry. Nick was a pillar of his community always willing to help family, friends and neighbors! Nick was very involved with his friends and business owners hosting the 1st Exchange Club Oyster roast fundraiser in his backyard. The fundraiser grew in popularity and then had to be moved to Camp Pendleton in Va. Beach where it continues to this day and is now known as the Annual YSC fundraiser raising money for local charities. At one time Dad had a dream, he built a farm and tried his luck in the horse business. Nick and Kay later resided part of their time in the golfing community of Naples, Florida where they met and enjoyed many new friends. Nick will be loved and remembered by family and friends for his stories, dry humor and always having something smart to say. He and his wife Kay had many wonderful years together traveling, playing golf and enjoying their family throughout their marriage.
The family wants to give honor and thanks to his devoted caregiver of three years Cindy Naqvi. Also a special thanks to caregivers during his residency at Atlantic Shores and Arden Courts. Nick's wishes were to have a private family service at a later date. In lieu of flowers all memorial donations can be made to: Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.