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1942
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2016
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Robert Wright Obituary
Suffolk - Robert "Bobby" Edward Wright, 74, pass away on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at his home.
Bobby was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Clarence and Billie Snowden Wright. He was retired from Dominion Virginia Power as a Senior Service Representative, and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Marie Davis Wright; 2 brothers, W. Randy Wright and his wife Arlene, David Earl Wright; a sister, Deborah Sawyer; several nieces and nephews, including a nephew with his namesake, William Edward Wright.
A graveside service will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday December 27th, 2016 in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, VA by Pastor W. Joe Newman. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. Memorial donations may be made to Norfolk S.P.C.A., 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504. Condolences may be registered at BakerFoster.com.
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Judi Evans McArthur
December 26, 2016
Linda, I was saddened to hear about Bobby. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Harriett Thevenin
December 25, 2016
My thought and prayers are with the family. He was a real sweet and good man. Very sorry for your loss. We are friends and neighbors of Bobby and Linda.
Annetta Hassell
December 25, 2016
My heart is heavy at the loss of my cousin (brother). Bobby was a quiet,sweet and loving man with the heart of a lion and the talent of and among the greatest artist on earth.GOD must have needed an artist and so he took the best. May he rest in peace and Bless Linda and Randy and Arlene and those of us who love him so much.He will live in my heart forever.
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