Charles Wright

Charles Wright, age 77, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. He was born on December 2, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, to Joe Spencer and Tommie Ree Wright. He attended Knoxville College and earned Biology and Chemistry degrees from East Tennessee State University. Charles was a highly gifted man with multiple artistic and scientific skills, abilities, and talents. His favorite hobbies included music, bowling, hunting, fishing, taxidermy, and riding his motorcycle. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a Senior Research Chemist in 2008 and was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dr. Brenda White Wright; daughters, Tamala D. Wright and Shana Q. Wright-Avery (Jeffery); son, Jamil R. Wright; grandchildren, Christopher, Jaisan, and Sean Avery; brothers Joe and Tommy Wright (Marsha); sister Carol Gayles; and several beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A memorial service will not be held at this time. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution via mail to the ETSU Foundation (memo Dr. BWW Emerging Leaders Academy), P.O. Box 70721, Johnson City, TN 37614, or online at www.etsu.edu/ela.