Fred Allen Wright

McColl, SC

Fred Allen Wright passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family after an illness. He was 81 years old.

He was born in War, West Virginia on March 31, 1943, to the late James Thomas and Hattie Altizer Gardner. He was a Department Manager with Oak River Mills for 43 years. He was a Pvt. 1st Class in the United States Army serving in Germany during the Berlin War. He was a Handy Man and could fix and build anything. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He could see the good in everyone. He loved grilling, cooking, and eating at Shuler’s BBQ.

He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory; wife, Loraine Jacobs Wright; daughters, Stacey Herndon and husband Jamie and Jennifer Jacobs and husband Nicky; sister, Beulah “Bootsie” Mitchell; grandchildren, Chandler Jacob Herndon, Jett Allen Herndon (Autumn), Trey Herndon, Kameron Herndon, Berkeley Jacobs, Beckham Jacobs, Bowdrey Jacobs.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and sisters, Rose Ellen “Tootsie” Burke and Shirley Jean Bateman.

A funeral service will be held 1pm Friday, July 26, 2024, at Burroughs Funeral Homes, officiated by Rev. Gary McMillian, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in McColl. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Burroughs Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to: Scotland Regional Hospice, PO Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.

Online condolences maybe made @ www.bfhbennettsville.com.

Burroughs Funeral Home is honored to assist the Wright family.

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