Dr. C. Raymond Wright Sr.

Dr. C. Raymond Wright, Sr. DVM , age 79 of Eden, NC passed away on Monday evening, April 13, 2015 at his home.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

He was born April 14, 1935 in Aiken Summit, Virginia to the late Charlie Raymond and Myrtle Wilkerson Wright. He was of the Presbyterian faith.

Dr. Wright was a graduate of Tri-City High School Class of 1953. He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Georgia in 1963. He was the founder and former owner of Central Animal Hospital in Eden. He was a Life Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and an Honorary member of the N. C. Veterinary Medical Association. He traveled extensively all over the world with his love of fishing and hunting. He would love to be rememberd as a "Gentleman Farmer".

Surviving are wife, Jo Anne Johnston Wright of the home; sons, C. Raymond "Ramey" Wright, Jr. and Dr. Donald Johnston Wright; grandchildren, Zachary Lee Wright and Christen Rae Wright; brother, Jack Wright.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions to given to the Rockingham County Animal Shelter, 250 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsivlle, NC. 27320

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.