Charles Thomas Wright Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 24, 2026, at the age of 81, Charles Thomas Wright of Knoxville, Tennessee, born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Charles may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his son William Kevin Wright. He is survived by: his wife Viola Freeman Wright; his children, Tammy Manganello and Tracy Wright; and his sister Sabra Robinson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and five grandchildren.

Donations in his name can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or to the TN Golf Foundation Gift Information.