William H. Wright, Jr. Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For William H. Wright, Jr.

On Saturday, January 5, 2024, William H. “Merk” Wright, Jr. 77, of Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. Born in Martinsville, VA on February 13, 1946, to William H. Wright, Sr., and Lillian Redd Wright. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Draper; sister, Wilhelmina Wright Ananias and brother, Kenneth Wright, Sr.

William attended Meadow View A.M.E. Church and was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School class of 1964. After high school, William went on to further his education by receiving an associate degree from Patrick Henry Community College. He retired from Martinsville Produce as a delivery driver.

William leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Tonya Nicole Hairston of Knoxville, TN; one sister, Sandra Hairston (William A.) of Fieldale, VA; one brother, Earl C. Wright (Donna) of Martinsville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Pastor Robin Hopkins, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Meadow Christian Church Cemetery, 1140 Meadowood Trail, Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of his brother, Earl C. Wright, 765 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA beginning on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

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Merk was loved by his family, so very sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless and keep each member of the family. Adrian Bryan

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

With sympathy and condolences to the family of William Wright.
Sadly submitted Sheila Turner Gregory Barton, Sr.

I remember "Merk" as a great musician a long long time ago and fun person to be around. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the family and friends of a great guy. Glenda Dean

Sending heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort.

I send my Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends. I remember "Lil Merky" many years ago. Sandra and the family, may God comfort your hearts during this sorrowful time.

"Merk" was a Great Musician.Met him during the days when he used to play in a band. Hadn't seen him in a long time but was very much loved.♥️Sandra,Earl,Remaining of Family and Friends have My Utmost Sympathy, Prayers and Love 🌹 Richetta A "Richy"Hairston/Bassett Va

We are so very sorry to hear about beloved Merk. A very bright and dear soul.........he will be missed . May God rest his soul and bless the family.🙏🏽🤍🕊️ Rudy and Sonji

We share the loss and grief. May Gods comfort and love surround us during this time, "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4 Ralph Waller and Family, Ocean Springs, MS

Let not your heart be troubled, weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning. Be comforted with these words.

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