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It is with great sadness that the family of Duncan Wright announces his death on May 19, 2025 at the age of 62. Duncan was born on October 18,1962 in Newport News, Virginia to William and Grace Wright. He graduated from Menchville High School and enlisted in the United States Army.

Duncan moved to the Outer Banks in the mid 80s and began working for the Town of Nags Head. He then started volunteering with the Nags Head Fire Department. While working as a Paramedic for Dare County, Duncan served as a Town Commissioner as well as the Mayor of Kill Devil Hills in the 90s. Duncan also founded the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation which granted terminally ill children the experience of their life time.

Duncan was an entrepreneur and had many businesses he pursued. He had a larger than life personality and enjoyed living life to the fullest by going on many cruises, attending Disneyworld, sitting on his pool deck listening to music, and he loved hosting parties. He is preceded in death by his father, William Wright Jr., his wife Melissa, and his beloved pet and best friend, Mr. Peanut.

Duncan is survived by his wife; Whitney Wright; his daughter, Lindsey; his four step-children, Hannah, Katherine, Parker and Grace; his mother, Grace Wright; sister, Michelle; and four grandchildren. Duncan never met a stranger and was always ready to help a friend in need. He will be truly missed by so many.

A memorial gathering will be held at Grace Lutheran Church-by-the-Sea, located at 4212 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC, 27959 on June 14, 2025 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the OBX SPCA Dare County Animal Shelter in Duncan’s memory. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.

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