Harold Wade Wright

September 30, 1953 - April 25, 2018
Harold Wade Wright

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Harold Wade Wright, 64, was called home to his Savior in Heaven on April 25, 2018. He was born September 30, 1953 in Loris, SC. He was predeceased by his father Reverend Dewey M. Wright and mother Gladys Boswell Wright.

He is survived by his life-long love of 42 years, Anna Marie Walton Wright; and the joys of his life, grandchildren: Ilias, Walter and honorary grandchildren: David and Autumn; daughter, Sonya W. Spaulding (Will); sons: Harold “Wade” Wright II and Dustin Wade Wright; sister: Hilda Wright Peach (Jim); brothers: Joe “Buddy” Wright (Brenda) and Charles D. Wright Sr. (Sue) and a multitude of loved relatives.

He worked for the city of Wilmington for 46 years starting at MUNI for Lawrence Cook, retiring as the Parks and Rec Tree Crew Chief in 2017.  He coached softball/baseball at Cape Fear Optimist for several years.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father, father-in-law, brother and “PAPA” to his family who would do ANYTHING for anybody at anytime with love.  He said, “It is well with my soul because I know that I know that I know.”

He lived for God first and his family, golf and riding his Harley, “Big Blue”. He was a longtime member and pastor’s counsel man at the church.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 3:00 PM at The River at Wrightsville Avenue Church of God, 2132 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington NC 28403.

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  • April 28, 2018
    April Ramsey says:
    Harold was a great man and co-worker. We have missed his smiling face since he retired. We have alot of great memories of him with the City of Wilmington. He could always make me smile even when I was having a bad day. He will be missed. My condolences to Anna and family and may God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

  • April 26, 2018
    RB says:
    May God's abundant comfort be with the family's weeping heart. Providing strength to bear up under sorrow. Psalms 31:19

  • April 28, 2018
    Tammy Boswell lit a candle:
    Lit since April 28, 2018 at 4:12:14 AM

  • April 28, 2018
    Larry Kavanaugh says:
    I have always felt Harold was my friend and Brother and his wife Anna my Sister. I will see him again. God bless his family

  • April 28, 2018
    Tammy mathis says:
    He waa a good man my prayers go out to the wright family