Homer Edward Wright Jr. Obituary

The passing of Homer Edward Wright Jr. (Southport, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 22, 2024 at the age of 99. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alice Louise Hopper Wright and Homer Edward Wright; his wife Betsy Casteen Wright; his children, Linda Wright and Kenan Wright; and his sister Martha Mangum.

He is survived by: his children, Beth Wright, Edward Wright (Phyllis), Martha Hopkins (Dwight) and Margaret Wills (Warren); his daughter-in-law Molly Wright; his close friend Carolyn Powell; his brother Jimmy Wright (Marilyn); and his grandchildren, Sarah Yates, Al Wright, Claire Uprety, Margaret Wright, Elizabeth Wright, David Hopkins, Franklin Hopkins, Isaac Hopkins, Beth Pearson, Brook Wills and Robert Wills. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Homer would be honored by donations to any community-based organization such as the Rockingham County Salvation Army and the St. James Service Club.