Birth Date: 01/29/1940
Deceased Date: 02/05/2023
Wilson’s Mills – Phillip Rose Wright, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in the SECU Hospice House of Smithfield. Born on January 29, 1940, in Johnston County, he was a son of the late Thomas (Tebo) and E.J. Wright. He is preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Wright, grandson, Joshua Wade Wright and daughter-in-law, Tammy Wright.
In 1971 Phillip became a charter member of the Wilson’s Mills Fire Department where he served twenty-five years in the positions of; Fire Fighter, Fire Chief, Assistant Chief and Training Officer. He also served for five years on the Wilson’s Mills Fire Department Board of Directors. He served for twelve years as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America Troop #31. Phillip served on the committee to reinstate the Charter for the Town of Wilson’s Mills and was appointed to serve as a member of the Town Council until elections were held. He also served three years on the Planning Board and was elected to town council for eight years and served a total of ten years as the Mayor. Phillip was a loving husband, father, brother, granddad and friend.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Selma.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mrs. Faye Wright; sons, David Wright of Wilson’s Mills, Wade Wright (Heather) of Guntersville, AL, Dan Wright (Ebony Barnes) of Wilson’s Mills; brothers, Roy Wright (Joan) of Selma and Howard Wright (June) of Selma, sister Nelda Norris (Harold Pope) of Smithfield; grandchildren, Maggie Wright, Connor Wright, Samuel Wright, Addison Wright, and his special friend and neighbor, Buck.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to his wife, Mrs. Faye Wright at 725 Powhatan Road, Clayton, NC, 27520.
