William A. Wright, Jr.
HENDERSON- William Asa "Billy" Wright, Jr., 82, of Red Bud Circle, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his home.Born in Vance County on February 9, 1937, he was the son of the late William A. Wright, Sr. and Ruth Poythress Wright.Mr. Wright was a member of First Baptist Church Henderson, retired from Carquest Auto Parts, and enjoyed fishing as his favorite pastime.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 3:00 PM at J.M. White Funeral Home by Rev. Brooks Warren.Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens.
Billy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane Brewer Wright of the home; two daughters, Teresa Wright Peeden and husband, Larry of Henderson; Cheryl Wright Gazaleh and husband Nick of Wake Forest; his grandson, William Larry Peeden and fiancee, Katie Anne Adcock of Raleigh; and his favorite little dog, "Jade."
The family will receive friends Sunday prior to the service from 1:30 PM till 3:00 PM at J.M. White Funeral Home; at other times they will be at the home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Greene, Mark Moody, Gerald Moody, Cale Moody, Seth Moody, Tim Long and Boyd Scott.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society, 165 US Hwy 158 Bypass, Henderson, NC27537.
Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home.