William L. Wright Jr.

William L. Wright Jr., or “Bill-Buck” as he was best known, passed away at the family home in Nags Head February 8, 2019. Bill-Buck was born September 13, 1938 to the late William L. Wright and Louise Thomas Wright in Newport News, Va.

He is survived by his wife Grace of Nags Head; daughter Michelle Wright of Kitty Hawk; sons Duncan Wright and wife Whitney of Kitty Hawk and Richard Wright of Farmville, Va.: granddaughters Lindsey Wright of Medford, Ore. and Shannon Dorham of Hampton, Va.; grandsons Jesse Wilkerson of Kitty Hawk and Jason Dorham of Crystal Beach, Texas; a great grandson; and aunt Barbara Littlepage of Williamsburg, Va. and other family and friends.

Bill-Buck was proud of his service with the 82nd Airborne Special Forces, US Army. Per his request, there will be no memorial services.

Condolences to the family may be expressed via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.

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