Dale Wright
April 2, 1937 ~ August 19, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Dale Wright, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Flesher's Healthcare Center.
Born April 2, 1937, in Buncombe County, Mr. Wright was a son of the late Forrest Frederick and Ida Morgan Wright. He graduated from Candler High School in 1955 and is also a graduate of Brevard College and
Western Carolina University.
He taught two years at Swannanoa and eleven years at Candler Elementary. He served as principal at Pisgah Elementary for a year (1968-1969) and principal at Candler Elementary from 1973 - 1981. He worked at the DMV as Drivers Training Representative until his retirement in 1997.
He enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, volunteering, old cars and model airplanes. He was president of the Model Airplane Club and a member of the Carolina Country Dancers. He was a lifelong member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, member of the Methodist Men, chairman of the Cemetery Committee, and Board Member.He was also on the Board of the Enka-Candler Fire Dept.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Ann Matthews Wright; daughter, Nancy Wright Sluder and husband Michael; son, Mark Steven Wright; grandchildren, Christopher Greg Sluder and Holly Marie Sluder Bailey and husband Michael; a sister, Sara Hiles and husband, Joe; a sister-in-law Nancy Lindeblad Spence and husband Bud; several nieces and nephews and lots of friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Snow Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dianne Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday at the church from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the B.E.A.R. Closet at Snow Hill Church, 84 Snow Hill Church Road, Candler, NC 28715.
The family extends special appreciation to the staff at Flesher's Healthcare Center and to CarePartners Hospice for their love, care and support.
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I’m very sorry for your family’s loss, as well as the community. Mr. Wright was a very caring principal and I had the upmost respect for him.
Mark, Nacy, Mary, I’m sending prayers, God wrap your arms around this family give them comfort, peace , let them feel your warm love as they go through this difficult time. Amen. I will be keeping each one of you in my thoughts and prayers. Dale will be missed by many, however he will never be forgotten. Sending my love.
So sorry to hear of Mr .Wright’s passing . He was principal when I attended Candler Elementary . He was a wonderful man who was loved and respected . Thank you for your guidance, patience and understanding Mr Wright . I will never forget your kindness and words of wisdom . May you rest peace !
Mr. Wright was a genuinely kind and caring person and a delightful teacher.
Prayers for his family.
So sorry for your loss. Expecting it doesn’t make it easier. Praying for the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! Mr. Wright was a sweet person! I knew him from Candler School and the greatest principal ever ! I will surely miss him!
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr. Wright. He was a good man and always kind to me and my family. He was special! May God bless you all and give you peace and comfort.
Susan Perry and Thomas Partain
Thelma R Perry
Mr Write was a great man. He really cared for the kids.I remember my first day of school scared to death and he talk with me and help me thru that day.From then on he never walked by me without saying hello or giving me that look that made a young kid feel like everything was good cause he was there.
I haven’t seen him in a while I think the last time I hauled him some gravel to his lil cabin called ‘Time Out’. I am so sorry for your loss but have peace cause we will see him again and rejoice.
Nancy and Mark, If I can do anything to help, please let me know. Gods grace will comfort you. He is with my husband now. God bless.
May GOD be near to the Wright Family during this time. Dale was a Great Man but his legacy remains!!!
I have wonderful memories of being in Mr. Wright’s class at Candler. I respected him as an excellent teacher and as a fine person. We all did. My condolences to his family.
Sending prayers to each one of you for your loss of such a good man! He was such a great teacher, principal, bus driver, neighbor, all out friend to the community. I miss just knowing he isn’t out there , it makes my heart saddened. I loved when he was my teacher, very kind man .
He was such a nice man! I had him in 1970 as my history teacher in 8th grade at Candler Elem. and again in 1992 as a bus driver trainer. He was always so friendly. Praying for all his familyj.
Mr. Wright was a great person all around ! A teacher, mentor, and friend. When ever you saw him out anywhere he always spoke. Very respected man by many!! Prayers!
In all my years of education Mr. Wright was the best teacher that I ever had. That was about 54 years ago. I still remember him telling me I could be whatever I wanted to be if I applied myself. He was indeed a great man.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To all the Wright family:
Dale and I taught at Swannanoa Elementary together and I knew I was going like from the first time that we met. He was always thinking about the kids that he taught. I’m terrible sad to learn of Dale’s passing. May God keep all of you close to his heart in the days ahead. Dale was a prince of man and he will be missed.
Tommy Koontz
I am so saddened by his passing, but i know he is no longer in pain or confused or upset. Now he is happy and well. The world, though, is a less happy place without his humor and practical jokes. He was a very funny, caring, gracious person. He was the person who hired me, straight out of college, for the very first Kindergarten class at Candler and he had great faith in me. He was a good friend.
Dale, you were the sweetest man. I enjoyed bus driver training. See you on the other side.
To the family of Dale, I am so sorry for your loss. Dale was a great man. You are in my prayers.
So very sorry to hear of the loss of this man…He was truly a blessing to all that knew him… May God give you all his strength and peace during this time .
I am so sorry for your loss! He was a great and awesome man. Your family is in my prayers!!
TO the Wright family, I was so sorry to hear that Dale had passed. He was a friend and coworker for many years until his retirement. It is difficult to put into words how one feels about the passing of a good friend. Let me say that Dale was a fine person, very intelligent, and a excellent teacher. I enjoyed his sense of humor, which would come out at unexpected times. I can look back with pleasure the time spent with Dale either working or socializing. He will be missed by all those who knew him. Again so sorry, Bryan Cooke, Retired DMV
I am so sorry for your loss! He was a great and awesome man. Your family is in my prayers!!
I am sorry for your loss .
He was an example for everyone.
I drove a School bus for several years and have
Utmost respect for him.
You all are in my prayers!
Our hearts go out to Dale Wright’s family. He was loved by teachers, students and the community as well. Gods peace and comfort be with you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great principal and man. My Mom really respected him and so did I.
Mr Wright had a very profound influence on my life! I admired him and he was one of my most beloved teachers. Every time I saw him, he remembered me and I know he had many students to remember. May he rest in peace, he will be missed. May his family have the peace that transcends all understanding.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale was a great man who gave so much to his church and community, and he will be missed. He and Mary Ann took care of my brother and I for two years after school, and during that time I learned so much from him that I still use today (like how to identify black widows). Mark, Nancy and family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
DALE WAS A GREAT MAN HE WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME .MAY HE REST IN PEACE DALE WILL BE MISSED TO THE FAMILY I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Sara and Dale’s Family,
I send my condolences. Dale was a well-liked teacher and principal, as well as a very special husband, father, and brother. His latter years were difficult for all involved, but we remember the fine, Christian man he was. In the midst of our own grief, we trust that Dale rests in peace in the arms of God.
May God bless each one of you–his friends and relatives.
Mayme
So sorry to hear of Dale’s death. He was not only a kind and caring person but a good friend to many in the community. I enjoyed working with him at Candler for many years. He will be missed but remembered for his kindness, patience and understanding to the many children that came through Candler School. Many prayers for his family at this time.
Very sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. His mother and my grandmother are sisters. Dale has always been a favorite cousin. Such a nice man. Rest in peace my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all Mr. Wright was an amazing person as a teacher and principal at Candler . May God:s Blessings be with you all
I was in classes with Dale at Western Carolina University. He was the smartest student in every history class we had. All of the instructors admired him. When I was a principal,he supported my efforts in securing bus drivers. He was a friend. My sympathies are with you.
Mark, Nancy, family, friends and neighbors…you are in our prayers. May your memories bring you comfort and may each sunrise bring you hope…
I have wonderful memories of Mr. Wright from Candler elementary. . I respected him as an excellent teacher and I was normally in trouble. He pointed me the the right direction. The world could use more people like Mr. Wright. My condolences to his family.
Sorry to hear about your loss. I was fortunate to work with Mr. Wright for several years. He hired me when I really needed the job. He also hired my future husband. I continued teaching for 28 years. It was a pleasure to have known him.
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Wright was a great principle while I was at Candler.
Nancy and Mark, I know how hard today will be for you, may God hold your Mom, and the rest of your family in the palm of His hand. I remember time spent in your home as a teenager fondly. My love to you both.
Our sincere sympathy to all family. I was in school with Dale for many years and remained in touch thru reunions. May all find peace during this time. Willene Wise
Dear Family,
Dale was a very wonderful man who meant so much to me. He was so helpful as Principal at Candler Elementary during which time my children were attending there. If I had a problem he was always available and very helpful, and as a mother of young children that was such a wonderful thing to have someone who would assist with situations when needed. We will hold you and your Mother in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. May you feel God’s arms holding each of you.
To the Wright family:Mr. Wright was my 7th grade teacher(1963-1964) at Candler Elementary.He was the best of the best. God does have a special place for him in Heaven.
Dear Mary Ann, Mark, Nancy & family,
I am thankful Dale believed in me when he hired me at Candler Elementary as a kindergarten teacher. I loved his wonderful stories of our community, Candler School and Snow Hill Church. He helped my family and me in countless ways, as our Sunday School teacher, a friend, and as a mentor to my sons at Snow Hill. I will miss Dale and know your hearts are hurting. I pray you all find strength from the God that created not only the universe, but also such a special person as Dale Wright. Each day, may we give those around us a kind word, a smile and a chuckle as Dale did. Give thanks for a life well lived & look forward to the time when we will all meet again.