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Gordon Wright Obituary
Gordon Tyler Wright of Leesburg, Va., went to the be with the Lord in Heaven on June 5, 2022.
Tyler was born in Waynesboro, Va., on March 6, 1986. He graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Forestry and went on to receive his master's degree in Urban Forestry from Virginia Tech.
Tyler lived in Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, and Texas pursuing his career as an urban forester. He was a member of the Society of American Foresters and a part of the American Chestnut Foundation. He was an expert in tree identification and was the town's urban forester where he lived with his wife and son.
Tyler married the love of his life, Caitlin Wright on June 27, 2015, in Belmont, North Carolina.
Tyler was survived by his wife, Caitlin; son, Nathaniel; mother, Cindy; and father, Ronnie. He was also survived by his brother, Tanner (Cara); his sister, Brittany (Paul); and his nieces, Henlee, Anna, Alivia; his nephew, Abel; his two grandmothers, Marie and Mary, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gordon and Don; Aunt Vickie; and Uncle Steve.
Funeral arrangements will be held 11 a.m. Friday June 10, 2022, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg, Va.
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Deon Gibbons
June 14, 2022
It has been a while since I last saw Tyler. The last time I saw him he just started his first forestry job! I insured him. He was a good guy and you see he had a bright future. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jamie Henderson
June 12, 2022
Prayers to all.
Brandy Burruss
June 10, 2022
Ronnie, Rena and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you all.
Donna Dedrick Yeago And John Yeago
June 9, 2022
May God wrap His loving arms around each of you as you travel through this very difficult time. May the wonderful memories of Tyler always stay close to your heart and help you in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lee Price
June 9, 2022
I was saddened to hear of Tyler´s illness and death. I met Tyler when I was the pastor at his Church in Waynesboro. I remember the fun loving young man who cherished his friends and family. He held such hope for the future and the family he might one day have. I pray for each of you that God will hold your futures in his hand. God knows the plans he had for Tyler and each of you. Hold use memories close. One of the funniest memories I have of Tyler was his baptism. He requested to be baptized by immersion. He and I scouted out the perfect place with his Grandpa Wright. We did the baptisms sfter worship and had a fun day and picnic on the creek that his Grandparents had their campsite at. We did the baptism. Tony Floyd helped this 5 ft pastor with the baptism. His grandma Wright was so excited she forgot to take the pictures she wanted. So back in the creek we went so she would have the memory as a photo.
Praying for all of you!
Elmer and Sandy Alger
June 9, 2022
We are so very sorry for the loss of Tyler. Our prayers are with all of his family and dear friends. He grew up in our church, and was so loved by all! He was a strong, devoted Christian young man. He will be sorely missed. With sympathy,
Elmer and Sandy Alger
Dustin Shull
June 9, 2022
Tyler was one of my buddies in high school and was a great overall person! From hanging out working on his truck to welding, he was always one to help out and help motivate others.
He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Connie & Rw Rohrer
June 9, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss... we hope the memories will help get you through this as well as the support of your family and friends
Cindy Steyer
June 9, 2022
Tyler was a kindhearted soul who will be sorely missed. He was always a pleasure to work with and the office will not be same without him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Judy H Hevener
June 9, 2022
My prayers are with all of you who loved Tyler. I had the privilege of teaching him, as well as his mother, father, sister, and brother, at Stuarts Draft High School. He always had a contagious smile on his face and something positive to say. My husband, now deceased, always enjoyed Tyler's coming to our farm to practice his driving skills with tractors and wagons for an FFA contest in which he participated. May God give you His peace that passes understanding as you celebrate Tyler's life and mourn his passing and sustain you in the days ahead with warm memories of all the ways Tyler blessed your lives and the lives of others.
Janet E Campbell
June 9, 2022
Prayers for all. Life is a journey and we need each other.
Tammie Larew
June 8, 2022
Ronnie,Cindy,Tanner, And Brittany. My Heart Goes Out For You Ya.Lots Of Prayers And Lots Of Hugs. And This Is Also For A Dear Close Friend.Renna Rines. God Bless You!
Gina Capone
June 8, 2022
Tyler was the nicest guy I´ve ever known, a pure heart and true gentleman. We will miss him deeply. My sincere condolences.
Randy & Jeanne Bowles
June 8, 2022
Ronnie & Rena,
We are keeping you both close to our hearts. We offer prayers on behalf of you both and the whole family.
Randy & Jeanne Bowles
June 8, 2022
Ronnie and Rena,
We are keeping you both near to our hearts during this difficult time. We offer up our prayers for you and the whole family.
Octavia Andrew
June 8, 2022
My sincerest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. It was a pleasure to work with him and his kind spirit will be missed! xo
Barry and Sarah Robertson
June 8, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of the family. Praying God gives you peace, comfort and strength!! We Love you!!
Jennifer Robertson Brooks
June 8, 2022
Ronnie, Cindy, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Tyler's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have know Tyler since he was born and I can't imagine this toll.
Fly high Tyler!!
Liza Holmes
June 8, 2022
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Tyler's wife, son, parents, and entire family. I had the privilege of working with Tyler when he was an intern at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories at the beginning of his career. Never have I met a kinder or more glad-hearted person. What a void he leaves behind because of who he was. His family was everything to him.
Joyce Ross
June 8, 2022
I'm so very sorry of the loss of Tyler. My thoughts & prayers to family.
Lisa McGann
June 7, 2022
My family and I are so very sorry for your families loss. Tyler was a great guy, I remember when he worked at Hershey with us as a summer student and he and my son Stephen were friends. Many hugs and prayers for you all.
Stephen A McGann
June 7, 2022
Many memories. Tyler was a great guy and friend. Prayers for the family.
Eric Wiseman
June 7, 2022
I had the privilege of being Tyler´s advisor in graduate school at Virginia Tech. As kind, considerate, and caring a person as you would ever want to meet. I was so happy when he got to come back to Virginia and continue his career here. He will be sorely missed by the urban forestry community in Virginia.
Brenda Drumheller
June 7, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with Ronnie and Cindy & the family. Benda & Scott Drumheller
gary & teresa kline
June 7, 2022
ronnie, rena and family, our words do no justice at this time. you all our loved and we extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy. know that you are in our prayers. praying the Lord´s peace upon you! much love, gary & teresa kline
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