Abingdon, VA
Dennis Bernard “Denny” Wright, age 80, passed away at his home on Friday, November 16, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He will be remembered as a multi-talented man that could “fix” most anything. He was also a very talented musician. Denny proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. The greatest love in his life was his children.
Denny was predeceased by his parents Mack and Clara Wright, his beloved grandson Ty, and his beloved daughter-in-law Wanda Wright.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Norma; daughters Lisa Meade (Scott), Teresa Turner (Michael), Tammy Sandefer (James), Brandi Cole (Quincy)’ sons Tim Wright, Dennis C. “Sheriff” Wright, Travis Wright (Angie); god daughter Lisa Wood; sister Lois Jessee; brothers Gary Wright and Bob Wright; grandchildren Brett, Reed, Mac, Evan, Katie, Blair, Lily, Dani, Kourtni, and Derek; great grandchildren Drake, Vivian, Tylee, Holden, Mason, Maggie, Eli, and one due in January.
The family would like to thank the VA Medical Teams in Johnson City and Bristol; Dr. Robinette, and Dane Hardin, PA for the love and care given to Denny.
All services will be private. The family would like to recognize sons, grandsons; great grandsons; sons-in-law, Steve Price, Ronald Cameron, Jerry Meade, Roy P. Self and Brian and Whitney Canada as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions by made to a favorite children’s charity or to the Wounded Warrior Project; support.woundedwarriorproject.org.; or Wounded Warrior Project; PO Box 758517; Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy online may do so by visiting
www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The family of Dennis Bernard “Denny” Wright is in the care of Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main Street; Abingdon, VA 24210 (276- 623-2700).