Robert N. "Bobby" Wright
March 4, 1934 - March 9, 2018
Hayes: Robert Nelson “Bobby” Wright, 84, died March 9, 2018, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. He graduated from Newport News High School in 1952. Bobby worked at the Daily Press from 1951 to 1955, and retired from Peninsula Produce/Saville Produce, Newport News. Bobby was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and UVA basketball. He was preceded in death in 2007 by his loving wife of 49 years, Jewell Rae Wright. He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Covington and husband, Chuck, and daughter, Lori Nice; beloved grandchildren, Lindsay Creekmur (Adam), Katie Williams (Evan), Carlyn Covington (Jacob Adams) and Tyler Nice; great grandchildren, Will, Raegan “Sweetheart”, Cullen and Charlie. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 11, 2018, from 3 until 5:00 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Services will be private. In memory of our beloved father, please consider memorial contributions to the Gloucester Youth Baseball, P. O. Box 2046, Gloucester, VA 23061. Arrangements under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. Please visit www.hoggfh.com to share condolences and memories.
Hayes: Robert Nelson “Bobby” Wright, 84, died March 9, 2018, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. He graduated from Newport News High School in 1952. Bobby worked at the Daily Press from 1951 to 1955, and retired from Peninsula Produce/Saville... View Obituary & Service Information