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ANDREW WRIGHT Obituary


ANDREW CLARKE WRIGHT  
Andy Clarke Wright died on September 30, 2017 from throat cancer. He died in the comfort of his home and in the company of his loving family. Andy was born on August 20, 1961 in Washington DC. He grew up in Northern Virginia where he graduated from TC Williams High School in Alexandria. Andy attended North Carolina Wesleyan College where he graduated with a Political Science degree. Andy spent most of his life working in politics, as a Political Consultant. Over the past ten years, he had the joy of being a stay at home Dad to his precious daughter, Emma. Andy is preceded in death by his mother Sally Wright, and is survived by his wife Stacie Wright; his daughter Emma Wright; his brother Wiley Wright III; sons Wiley IV, Jonathan, and Blair; his sister Margaret Chekan, her husband Tim and their children Sally and Reed. Andy is also survived by his father Wiley Wright, Jr., his wife Roberta Wright and their children Cathy Coyle, her husband Brad and their children Brad, Abby, and Briggs, his sister Amy Schott, her husband John, and their children Jackson, Sam, and Brady, his sister Susie Lavalle, her husband John, and their children Addie, Riley, and Whit, and in-laws Brad and Terry Frye. Andy's infectious spirit and enthusiasm for life live on boldly in his and Stacie's beloved daughter, Emma. Andy was an adored father, husband, brother, son, uncle and friend with a remarkably genuine interest in others. He made each person lucky enough to meet him feel valued, heard and special in a way few others can. His warm and magnetic presence in a room instantly changed its dynamic for the better. Andy was the life of the party and so we'll celebrate his life with a party - on October 8, 2017 at Richland Golf Club in Glenbrook, MD from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 5, 2017.

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Tres Glenn

July 19, 2018

Andy quickly became a great friend when I came to NC in 1992. We worked together, but also were good friends and roommates. Not only was he a really fun guy to spend time with (literally everybody loved him), he was a really loyal friend and went out of his way to welcome me into his circle. When I recently learned of his passing, so many great memories came back to me, including his incredibly quick wit and infectious laugh. Stacie and Emma-so sorry for your loss.

NCWC Alumni Association

October 17, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy's family and friends. North Carolina Wesleyan was blessed to have Andy as a member of the Bishop family. He will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,

NCWC Alumni Association

Liz McGregor

October 10, 2017

Andy was a part of our family... just slid right in there... so natural, smooth, easy that we just thought - ok, you're in! Granted he had already joined us as Chris' best man and Jen and Chris adored him... we were lucky to have his humor, joy and enthusiasm in our world for the time he lived with us in CT and would visit us from his short stay in NYC... I remember his golf clubs got stolen out of the truck when he was moving in... he found humor in the absurdity of that event. SO sad to know he is no longer with us... Stacie and Emma... we hold you in our hearts. With love, Liz

Joyce Joyner

October 9, 2017

Andy Wright was a part of our family for many years. We loved him as our own. Will always remember him in so many ways. Such a tremendous loss.

Donnie Norris

October 5, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with Stacie, Emma and Andy's entire family and loved ones. We met Andy at our daughter's home when they were neighbors in Middletown. Dori, Danny and Peyton Carr. We immediately loved Andy and his family. Danny and Andy became best of friends and to see those 2 guys laughing and joking around are memories we will never forget. Our daughter Dori and grandson Peyton were also very special to Andy, and I know how special he was to them and all of us that loved him. He truly was "one of a kind"
Donnie and Donna Norris
Jefferson, Md

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