Donnie Wright Obituary

Donnie Wright

April 4, 1949 - September 21, 2022

Franklin - William Donnie Wright, 73, passed away on September 21, 2022 in his home with family by his side. Donnie grew up in Como, NC and was a son of the late David Edgar Wright, Sr. and Hazel Vann Wright.

Donnie was a 1967 graduate of Murfreesboro High School and a former Virginia National Guardsman. He was the co-owner of Franklin Transportation and a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church.

Since his retirement his passion was his grandchildren and was affectionately known as "Little Buddy" by his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Nancy Vaughan Wright; two daughters, Missy W. Blythe and Angie W. Edwards; two sons-in law, Ben Blythe and Richard Edwards; a sister, Linda Eure; a brother, David E. Wright, Jr. (Lou Ann); five grandchildren, Ashlyn Edwards (Connor Whitehurst), Brett Edwards, Clayton Blythe, Shannon Blythe, and Jacque Joll; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3PM Monday, September 26, 2022 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to your local animal shelter.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Sep. 23, 2022.

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Donnie-Wright
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/donnie-wright-obituary?id36583228

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

William Donnie Wright, 73, passed away on 21 September 2022, surrounded by family. A graduate of Murfreesboro High School, he was a Virginia National Guardsman and co-owner of Franklin Transportation. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A memorial service was held on 26 September 2022, at Wright Funeral Home. The family requested memorial donations to local animal shelters. Burial details are not known.

## The Edited Obituary

**Donnie Wright**  

**4 April 1949 - 21 September 2022**

Franklin - William Donnie Wright, 73, passed away on 21 September 2022 in his home with family by his side. Donnie grew up in Como, NC, and was a son of the late David Edgar Wright Sr. and Hazel Vann Wright.

Donnie was a 1967 graduate of Murfreesboro High School and a former Virginia National Guardsman. He was the co-owner of Franklin Transportation and a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church.

Since his retirement, his passion was his grandchildren and he was affectionately known as "Little Buddy" by his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Nancy Vaughan Wright; two daughters, Missy W. Blythe and Angie W. Edwards; two sons-in-law, Ben Blythe and Richard Edwards; a sister, Linda Eure; a brother, David E. Wright Jr. (Lou Ann); five grandchildren, Ashlyn Edwards (Connor Whitehurst), Brett Edwards, Clayton Blythe, Shannon Blythe, and Jacque Joll; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on 26 September 2022 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to your local animal shelter.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 23 September 2022.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | William Donnie Wright         |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| Age     | 73 years                      |
| Birth   | 4 April 1949; Como, NC        |
| Death   | 21 September 2022; Franklin   |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence.      |
|-------------------------|----------------|-----------------|
| William Donnie Wright   | Decedent       | Franklin, VA    |
| Nancy Vaughan Wright    | Spouse         | Franklin, VA    |
| David Edgar Wright Sr.  | Parent         | Unknown         |
| Hazel Vann Wright       | Parent         | Unknown         |
| Missy W. Blythe         | Child          | Unknown         |
| Angie W. Edwards        | Child          | Unknown         |
| Ashlyn Edwards          | Grandchild     | Unknown         |
| Brett Edwards           | Grandchild     | Unknown         |
| Clayton Blythe          | Grandchild     | Unknown         |
| Shannon Blythe          | Grandchild     | Unknown         |
| Jacque Joll             | Grandchild     | Unknown         |
| Linda Eure              | Sibling        | Unknown         |
| David E. Wright Jr.     | Sibling        | Unknown         |

## Other Relevant Information

1. William Donnie Wright was born on 4 April 1949 in Como, NC.
2. He graduated from Murfreesboro High School in 1967.
3. Donnie served as a Virginia National Guardsman.
4. He was the co-owner of Franklin Transportation.
5. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church.
6. He was affectionately known as "Little Buddy" by his grandchildren.