Gerald Larry Wright
February 13, 1942 ~ September 21, 2024
Born in:
Asheville , North Carolina
Resided in:
Fairview, North Carolina
Gerald Larry Wright, 82, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Wright was born in Asheville, NC to the late Charlie Jefferson Wright and Jewel Jackson Wright.
Gerald graduated A.C. Reynolds High School and it’s where he met his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Annette Dotson. He was an Air Force Veteran and a member of Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church. Gerald was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was also faithful to his church serving as a deacon, a Sunday school teacher, a prayer warrior and being a part of the mission teams. He loved to serve and he loved his family well. He always made it a priority to attend the baseball, softball, basketball games, track meets, dance recitals, golf matches, and musicals that his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were participating in.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Annette Dotson Wright; three children, Sandra Dalton (Clyde), Dean Wright (Candi) and Karen Jones (Bobby); eight grandchildren, Cassie Casto (Ryan), Cody Dalton, Dylan Dalton (Bailey), Ty Dalton, Allie Smith (Jayson), Lauren Wright, Autumn Farmer (Avery) and Bethany Jones; four great grandchildren, Sawyer Casto, Silas Casto, Parker Dalton and Wyatt Smith and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church with Pastors Stacey Harris, Steve Harris and Adam Guice officiating. Burial will follow at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Trinity of Fairview Preschool and Academy scholarship fund.
Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family and a guest register is available online at grocefuneralhome.com.
Services
Visitation: September 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Trinity of Fairview
646 Concord Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 628-1188
http://www.trinityoffairview.com
Funeral Service: September 25, 2024 3:00 pm
Trinity of Fairview
646 Concord Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 628-1188
http://www.trinityoffairview.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Gerald was an amazing example of a Christlike life. It was an honor to know him. Praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
GERALD was such a good man. Enjoyed getting to know him and family. So Sorry for your loss!!
We were in Gerald’s and Annette’s Sunday school class at Trinity. Gerald was such a nice man. Kimberly and I pray for the whole family.
We are so very sad to learn of Gerald’s passing. We were fortunate to have seen them not long ago at the grocery store. We loved Gerald and Annette so much. They were such examples for us in our early days at Trinity. Our deepest condolences to Annette and the family.
.She often spoke fondly of Gerald! What a awesome meeting in heaven!
We are so sorry to hear of Geralds passing. Angie called me this afternoon to tell me, although she did not know much about it or even when it happened. We are sorry that none of our family can attend his funeral as we all live out of town now, but please know that our hearts will be thinking of your family during this sad time.
My prayers for this wonderful family. I never met Gerald but working with Dean, I feel as if I knew all about this great man. Knowing the man Dean is evidence of a job well done.
Annette and Family
So Sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. Always a pleasure to work with him many years at UPS. Our love,thought, and prayers are with you all. May”The God of ALL COMFORT” be close to each one of you now and in the days to come.
Jimmie and Shirley Fender
Brian Ball
Teamsters Local 61
Annette and family, I just saw that Gerald passed away. I have fond memories of our families getting together. I loved hearing memories of Gerald and Dad in the Air Force. I know Gerald is in Heaven along with my Mom and Dad (Frank & Jessie Gray). I’m so sorry, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debra Gray Allred