Wright, Grayson Elwood

Grayson Elwood Wright, age 88, of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on February 15 surrounded by his family. Born April 8, 1934, in Grayson County, VA, the son of Fred and Mazy Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, three sisters and infant son, Mark Allen.

Grayson is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce Wright; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Toby and Peachy Wright; Pat and Vicki Wright all of Christiansburg, VA. His granddaughters, Captain Paige Wright and Haley of Jackson Springs, NC; Courtney Wright and boyfriend Hunter Orey; Kara Wright and Grace Wright all of Christiansburg, VA. Also surviving are a niece that felt more like a sister and her husband, Penny and Billy Baumgardner of Low Gap, NC; a cousin, Harold Combs of Fries, VA; sister-in-law, Sarah Campbell of Dublin, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Grayson grew up in Grayson County. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958. After he and Joyce were married, they moved to Christiansburg and raised their family. Grayson worked in electronics in the Physics Department at Virginia Tech for more than 30 years before retiring. His proudest accomplishments were being “Papa” to his four granddaughters and caring for his loving wife Joyce.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the NRV Carillion Hospice team that cared for Grayson during his final weeks. Special thanks to Becky, Amy and Rebekah who so lovingly cared for him and the family during this time.

Visitation and funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 19 at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr. S.W., Blacksburg, VA, with Pastor Scott Obenchain officiating. Visitation will be at 2:00pm with funeral service following at 3:00pm.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, February 20 at the family cemetery, Pleasant Hill Church, 3710 Pine Mountain Rd, Independence, VA.