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Richard “Dick” Lee Wright

November 30, 1937 - March 30, 2024
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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast
1604 NE Main Street
Simpsonville, SC 29681
864-688-1600 |
Wednesday 4/3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Graceland East Memorial Park
2206 Woodruff Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Thursday 4/4, 11:00 am

Richard Lee Wright, 86, husband of Sue Smalley Wright, died Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Earl and Bertha Barton Wright.

Mr. Wright was a member of Mauldin Methodist Church. He graduated from Wofford College and retired from Michelin Tire. He served in the US Army.

In addition to his loving wife of 66 years, he is survived by two sons, Rick Wright (Shauna), and Dan Wright (Lynn); granddaughters, Heather Wright, Lindsey Wright, and Casey Wright; and grandson, Steven Wright (Narianna).

As well as his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Josephine Wright; and two brothers, Gene Wright and David Wright.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast. The graveside service will be the following day Thursday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Graceland East Memorial Park.

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Livestream by clicking on the “WATCH LIVESTREAM” button located on the main obituary page.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels of Greenville http://www.mealsonwheelsgreenville.org or Mauldin Methodist Church www.mauldinmethodist.com.

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Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast
1604 NE Main Street
Simpsonville, SC 29681
864-688-1600 | Map
Wednesday 4/3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Graceland East Memorial Park
2206 Woodruff Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Map
Thursday 4/4, 11:00 am

Richard Lee Wright, 86, husband of Sue Smalley Wright, died Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Earl and Bertha Barton Wright. Mr. Wright was a member of Mauldin Methodist Church. He graduated from Wofford College and retired from Michelin Tire. He served in the US Army.Continue Reading

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Eddie Gay left a message on April 2, 2024:
Uncle Dick was a presence throughout my life. He was like a father as well as a friend and guide, to me. I have a lifetime of memories of him, but, the one that brings the most laughter to those of us involved is the Christmas bicycle with the skateboard incident being a close second. His absence will be felt by us all. It is hard picturing a life without his presence. He was a strong man with a huge heart and a ready smile and laugh. He loved his family, his God and his country. He was humble. I shall miss him so much. Heaven is going to be much richer by his presence there.
Bernard and Sheila Smalley left a message on April 2, 2024:
A special man who was always kind.
Betty, Walter, Becky, Cindy, Pam, and Families left a message on April 2, 2024:
Unable are the Loved to die, For Love is Immortality. - Emily Dickinson. Amazing brother-in-law, friend, and uncle, Dick is forever in our hearts!
Rural Beauty Dishgarden was purchased for the family of Richard Wright by Betty, Walter, Becky, Cindy, Pam, and Families. Send Flowers
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