Jerry Lee Wright: Tabor City

1939 – 2016

    Jerry Lee Wright of Tabor City died Sunday, Nov. 6 in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 77.
    Born Feb. 16, 1939 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late David Leon Wright and Nina Lee Watts Wright.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister: Joan Wright.
    He is survived by his wife, Carrie Lou Wilson Wright of Tabor City; one son, David Wright of Tabor City; two daughters, Jerri Lou Price of Teachey, Cristy Wright Prince of Tabor City; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 in New Life Baptist Church, Tabor City, with burial following in Wright Cemetery, Tabor City.
    Visitation was planned for the hour prior to the service in the church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stallion Club, 393 Ken Ray Dr., Tabor City, NC  28463, Attention: Phil Ray.
    A guest register is available here.