Phillip Allen Wright

Phillip Allen Wright, 57, of Harkers Island, passed away Saturday, May 28, at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, NC.

The family will conduct a Memorial Service at 3pm, Wednesday June 1, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 301 Marine Blvd., in Jacksonville, NC. The family will receive visitors in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity UMC from 1:30-2:30pm. Service will be officiated by Reverends Jeff Sutton, Kelvin Blackman, and Robbie Parnell. Honorary Pallbearers: James Floyd, Bob Terry, Roger Smith, Terry Foster, Dylan Foster, Dustin Hartsfield, Jake Klodt.

Phillip was born to John and Elizabeth Wright in Spartanburg, SC, on February 16, 1959. He graduated from Dorman High School in 1979.

He was employed as a lab tech by Onslow Paving, and lived in Hampstead for most of his adult life where he was a member of New Direction Community Church. He enjoyed racing, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Phillip was predeceased by both his parents, and a sister, Janice Eubanks.

Phillip is survived by his wife, Tammy Wright; son, John Wright; sister, Beth Wright Terry (Bob); three stepsons Ricky Guthrie, Jr., Adam Guthrie, and Matthew Guthrie (MaLaura); nine grandchildren; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the American Heart Association Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.