David C. Wright, Jr.

David C. Wright, Jr., known as ""Dave Wright"" by his friends, acquaintances and colleagues, died on September 14, 2010 at The Oaks in Winston-Salem, following an extended illness. Wright, who was 76 years old, was a life-long Greensboro native and a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne College, where he was a champion debater. He started his career with WFMY-TV, Channel 2 in 1957, after a two-year stint at Wright's Clothing Store on Elm Street, during which he discovered that words, not apparel, was his calling. Wright's career at WFMY spanned 40 years. He started as the host of a children's talent show called the ""Circle K Kiddie's Club,"" became the ""Atlantic Weatherman"" (with the familiar salutation ""Dave Wright, Good Night""), played Santa Claus on the ""Old Rebel Show,"" and held positions of News Director as well as Public Affairs Director. But he was most at home being a reporter, and his many documentaries and news stories resulted in his being awarded the Edward R. Murrow journalism award. Wright is survived by his wife Kathryn, of Greensboro, N.C.; his three sons and their wives: David C. Wright, III and wife Sharon, of Charlotte, N.C.; Mark T. Wright and wife Ann, of Raleigh, N.C.; and Alan D. Wright and wife Anne, of Winston-Salem, N.C., as well as six grandchildren: Courtney Elizabeth Stewart and husband Matthew Stewart, of San Francisco, CA; Christopher Wright and Coble Wright, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Bennett Wright and Abigail Wright of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Thomas Wright of Raleigh, North Carolina. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 18, at 11 a.m. at Reynolda Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, where Wright's son Alan serves as Senior Pastor. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hayworth-Miller, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Memorials:
Sharing the Light Ministries, P.O. Box 5008, Winston-Salem, NC 27113.

Cemetery:
Guilford Memorial Park

Visitation:
11:30am - 12:00am on September 18, 2010 at Following the service at the church

Service:
Service at 11:00am on September 18, 2010 at Reynolda Presbyterian Church