Wayne Franklin Wright, age 76, of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday June 6, 2020 in the VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

Wayne was born in Wythe County, Virginia on September 4, 1943 to the late Frank and Mae King Wright.

He is survived by his wife Paula Wright of Fries; daughter Annette Wright of Fries; sons and daughters-in-law Frank and Regina Wright of Cloverdale, Virginia; Paul and Theresa Wright of Port Deposit, Maryland, and Michael Wright of Pennsylvania. Also surviving are his eight (8) grandchildren; nine (9) great-grandchildren; sister Denise Sprinkle of Lynchburg, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday June 10, 2020 at 2PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Anthony Wright officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1PM until time for the memorial service at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.