Robert Mark Wright

Robert Mark Wright was an outstanding husband, father, GrandSir to his grandchildren and friend to those who knew him. He loved God, his family, his work, his team and the friends God blessed his life with. Mark was ever generous, kind, selfless, always thinking of others and a visionary. He encouraged those around him to think outside the box, dream big and make time to make fun.

Mark was born on September 24, 1956 in Maryville, TN to Robert Edgar Wright and Marion Sue Scott Wright who have preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Kym Ardeecy Kilpatrick Wright, of Atlanta, GA and their 8 children:

LeShay Wright Miller (David) of Tobaccoville, NC

Chantelle Wright Marberry (Chase) of Lubbock, TX

Brent Wright (Hannah) of Winston Salem, NC

Neal Wright (Abigail) of Waterford, MI

Kelsey Wright Le (Vu) of Winston Salem, NC

Kaylor Wright of Winston Salem, NC

Morgan Wright of Tobaccoville, NC

Kaitlyn Wright Firestone (David) of Modesto, CA

He also leaves behind his 10 beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth, Madelyn, Kincaid, Caeden, Charlotte, Liam, Colvin, Willow, Autumn and George.

He is also survived by his siblings:

Shawn Wright Lasseter (Larry) of Tarpon Springs, FL

Kevin Wright (Cindi) of Dalton, GA

The family will receive friends and  family from 10:00am – 12:00pm on Friday July 18, 2025 at Slate Funeral Home, King, NC with funeral services immediately following with Rev. Robert Kilpatrick officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to be made to the American Cancer Society 3175 Maplewood Ave, Winston – Salem, NC 27103 or to The Second Harvest Food Bank 3330 Shorefair Dr. Winston – Salem, NC 27105

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert Mark Wright. Online Condolences may be extended to the family at www.slatefh.com

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