Kenneth Shepard Wright

WRIGHT WINSTON-SALEM - Kenneth Shepard Wright was abruptly called home to eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. A native of WinstonSalem, he was born September 12, 1947 to James N. and Elizabeth M. Wright. During his early years, he attended Dreamland Park Baptist Church where he attended Sunday school, Baptist Training Union, and sang in the Youth Choir. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and spent nine years of active military duty in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Kenneth was last employed with the North Carolina Department of Transportation in Raleigh and Durham, NC. He returned to Winston-Salem in 2001. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, James N. Wright, Sr.; and two brothers, Carl B. Wright and Michael N. Wright. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright of Salisbury, NC; one son, Ronnie Wilds (Siterial) of Yadkinville, NC; two brothers, James N. Wright, Jr. (Linda) of Winston-Salem, NC and John Martin (Hyacinth) of New Haven, CT; sisters, Kay Wright Norman (Dr. Bryant) of Salisbury, NC, and Nancy Wright Green of Winston-Salem, NC; one sisterin-law, Geneva Wright of Winston-Salem, NC. Others who mourn his loss are nieces; nephews; his grandchildren, Treasure, Joseph and Joshua; great-nieces and great-nephews; best friend, Percy Bryant and special residents at Quality Independent Living. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the VA Medical Center Chapel, 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144. Interment will follow in the Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. The family will receive friends this evening from 5 until 6 p.m. at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Special thanks to the Northside Dialysis staff for their care and support, Dr. Angela Perry, VA Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Cantley, Dr. Slusher and Dr.Freedman for their kind and professional care rendered to our loved one over the years. We appreciate you! In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to: Patient Services - Northside Dialysis - 500 W. Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com (RUSSELL).