Mr. Claude Wilson "Bill" Wright, Jr.
06/01/1940 - 07/16/2024
Claude Wilson Wright Jr., “Bill”, age 84, of South Hill, VA, completed his life’s journey to be with the Lord on July 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Claude Wilson Wright Sr and Virginia Dare Wright; his sister Elizabeth Wright Leggett; his son Todd Wilson Wright. He is survived by his beloved wife DeEtte Wright; children Tracy Wright (Aaron), Savory Turman, Jason Turman (Tiffany), Machel Moss (Sam), Greg Dooley (Brittany), and Dare Williams (Trevor); 21 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. He was a loving father and devoted “Pop”. Bill was a graduate of Park View High School. He went on to Virginia Tech University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry. He was an airman in the United States Air Force, spending majority of his time overseas in Newfoundland. He worked for Shell Oil Company before moving to ChemTreat Incorporated where he would later retire. Bill was steadfast in his faith in the Lord and his dedication remained constant throughout his life. He was a devoted deacon of Ephesus Baptist Church and spent his years sharing his wisdom and the gospel with everyone he came in contact with. He achieved his license into The Gospel Ministry in May 2015. He was also passionate about farming, running his rabbit dogs, coaching softball, and cracking a joke here and there. He will be remembered for his gracious, kind heart and loving spirit which helped him quickly make friends with whomever he met. He would always see the good in people and was a great man inside and out. “I love you but the Lord loves you more.” Visitation will be held at Ephesus Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 24, at 4:00pm with a memorial service following at 5:00pm, with full American Legion Post 79 Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Bill’s memory may consider making a donation to Hospice of Virginia, Farmville Office at 202 Clarke Street, Farmville, VA 23901. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wright family.
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Sending my love and prayers to all of the family. I would be remiss if I didn’t say that in my 35 year in education, I remember him as being one of the most supportive parents I ever had the pleasure of working with as I taught Dare in elementary school.
What a wonderful man, great softball coach, and an even better friend. He touched so many lives at the ballpark. DeeAtte and family, we are so sorry for your loss. He was always so good with our girls. What a special angel we now have.
Bill wright
Dare and DeEtte, Earl snd I are so very sorry for your loss. Your daddy was such an outstanding man. His faith snd dedication to the Lord, was such a tribute to him, sending our deepest condolences, as we know how he will be missed, here and afar, .
My deepest sympathy
You were Brianna’s softball coach and always be one of her favorite coaches. Man of God,father,and good friend who always hold a special place in our hearts. To Deete , Dare, and family sending prayers and strength during this time. I’m going to miss him saying each time we see each other , How is my Brianna? Love yall
Dear DeEtte and Dare, our sincerest condolences and sympathy on your loss of husband and father. We considered Bill a true friend, one on whom we could always count. He will be missed. He was such a good person, and we know he is now with the Lord who led his life, and at rest. Our love to you both.
Love and prayers to all of Bill’s family. He just had a glow about him and truly always saw the good in people. Always cared to ask how you were doing and really wanted people to know Jesus. He had a positive impact on my childhood growing up at Ephesus Baptist and will truly be missed.
To the family of Mr.wright he was good man he always treated us god truly got him a angel praying for youll
Loyal Employee
I know Bill Wright in ways
most never will. He was my
father, my mentor, my friend,
and my boss. He guided me through
amazing life struggles lifting me up in water treatment he taught me to read people, he taught me to ask questions; not make statements, he always emphasized the positive realizing the negative would always take care of itself. Lessons I live by to this day. Now I’m gonna ask you a question you may or may not want to answer”, do you believe in God? That was his way of asking tough, hard hitting questions to exact answers he was looking for. Think about it. I love you Bill Wright. We will stand together in God’s glory!
Friend
Mr.Bill Wright will truly be missed. I lived on their farm back in the day. He could fast pitch a softball harder than I could throw a baseball. My condolences to the family. Love Lorenzo
We have known Bill over 40 yrs and what a blessing to share in friendship with him. Bill was a giver and the Lord loves a cheerful giver. Bill will be remembered for his smile and commitment to sharing his faith. Glad you are at home my friend
Farm employee
Mr.Bill will be truly miss
work him and his father
Clade went to see and talk to him by phone in April this year he will truly be miss.family has our love and
Sympathy.
Ralph Jiggetts
2326 Lyon St
Gastonia NC28052