Wilbur Dean Wright Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Wilbur Dean Wright (West Jefferson, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on September 20, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wilbur Dean Wright to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hubert Clarence and Ida Ileen Wright (Green); his wife Nanetta Crepps Wright; his daughter Kelly Dean Wright; and his siblings, Wayne Wright, Bill Wright, Buddy Wright and Watha Darlene Shanks.
He is survived by: his children, Louis Wright (Diane) and Janet W. Rudisill (James) of Jefferson, NC; his daughter-in-law Emilia Wright of Colorado; his brother Alvin R. Wright of Edmond; his brother-in-law Leonard Crepps (Patricia) of Crumpler, NC.; his granddaughters, Amanda Wright Hill (Joe) of Colorado, Melissa Wright Sharp (Chris) of Colorado, Courtney Wright O'Callaghan of Colorado and Katherine R. Brantley (Scott) of Chapel Hill; and his great grandchildren, Sierra O'Callaghan of Colorado, Chloe O'Callaghan of Colorado, Aubrie Hill of Colorado, Sophia Hill of Colorado, Scarlett Hill of Colorado, Hazel Hill of Colorado, Parker Brantley of Chapel Hill and Peyton Brantley of Chapel Hill.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to either Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church, PO Box 247, Glendale Springs, NC 28629 or Amorem Hospice, 274 Archie Caroll Rd, Boone, NC. 28607.
