Robert Wesley Wright, Jr

Robert Wesley Wright, Jr., 74, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at a place of great joy, Burwells Bay, Virginia.  He was the son of the late Robert Wesley Wright, Sr. and Frances Virginia Slate Wright.  He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty years, Linda Mae Owen Wright; sons, Robert Wesley Wright, III (Lynne) and Justin Owen Wright; grandchildren, Robert Stockton Wright and Catherine Margaret Wright; sister, Beverly W. Cochran; and his dog, Molly.  Bobby worked for many years at Gwaltney Motor Company and then Pomoco of Smithfield.  He was a lifetime member of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department.  He loved beach music, shag dancing, and trips to Myrtle Beach and Nags Head with Linda. “Grandad,” as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren, loved watching their sporting events and his favorite team, the Nationals, games. He was an active member of the Franklin Shag Club and a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 Cedar St. Smithfield, VA, burial to follow in St. Luke’s Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Little’s Funeral Home, 1515 S. Church St. Smithfield, VA.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, 1804 S. Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430 or Trinity United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.