09/06/10 - NNHS Newsletter - George Wright
George Fitchett Wright, Jr.
(23 May 1920 - 03 Sept 2010)
Newport News High School Class of @ 1937
|
|
09/06/10 - NNHS Newsletter - George Wright
George Fitchett Wright, Jr. Newport News High School Class of @ 1937 |
|
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter this Labor Day.
George Wright, Class of @ 1937, passed away in
Williamsburg on Friday, September 3, 2010 at the age of 90.
From the Daily Press - 09/06/10:
|
|
George F. Wright |
|
WILLIAMSBURG -
George Fitchett Wright Jr. died Sept. 3, in Williamsburg following a brief
illness. He served as Director of Travel Marketing for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 25 years. He was twice president of the Virginia Travel Council. At retirement, he was recognized by his peers as "Virginia's Mr. Travel." He was president of the Williamsburg-James City County Chamber of Commerce. He organized the Historic Route 5 Association to protect one of Virginia's most historic highways. He was president of the Pulaski Club, a Williamsburg community social club, and an active member of Bruton Parish Church. He was born on May 23, 1920, in Elizabeth City, N.C., to George Fitchett and Isa Parker Wright. He graduated from Newport News High School and attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary. He was a decorated veteran of World War II. He began his career as the sports editor of the Newport News Daily Press, later serving as sports news editor of the Richmond Times Dispatch. From 1958-1960 he was director of travel promotion for the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce and served as Director of Travel Marketing for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation from 1960-1985. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Beam Wright, formerly of Richmond; a daughter, Sherwood Wright Crawford of New Bern, N.C.; two sons, Wayne Parker Wright of Wilmington, Del., and George Andrew Wright of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Bruton Parish Church Foundation, Box 3520, Williamsburg, VA 23187.View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in the Daily Press from September 6 to September 7, 2010. Visit Guest Book |
||
|
September 06, 2010 George was a dear Gentle Man. I knew George working at Colonial Williamsburg and attending Virginia Travel Council meetings. I was always proud to be his friend. My deepest condolences to Margaret and the family. God Bless Sylvia Leighrty ~ Sylvia Leighty, Newport News, Virginia
M
O
M
~
M
~
M
~
M
~ |
Our deepest sympathies
are extended to the Wright family and their friends at this difficult
time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
==============================================
NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
==============================================
Carol Buckley
Harty
915-780-3048
O Lord of Life, Where'er They Be
- Lyrics by
Frederick L. Hosmer, 1888;
Music by
Melchior Vulpius (circa
1560-1615)
O Lord of life, where’er they be,
Safe in Thine own eternity,
Our dead are living unto Thee:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
All souls are Thine, and here or there
They rest within Thy sheltering care;
One providence alike they share:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thy Word is true, Thy ways are just;
Above the requiem, “Dust to dust,”
Shall rise our psalm of grateful trust:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
O happy they in God who rest,
No more by fear and doubt oppressed,
Living or dying, they are blest:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
"O Lord of Life, Where'er They Be" midi courtesy of http://www.stjameschicago.org/hymnal/27.htm - 04/08/08
"O Lord of Life, Where'er They Be" lyrics courtesy of http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/l/l/olliwtbe.htm - 04/08/08
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04