Tony J. Wright

Spartanburg, SC- Tony J. Wright died at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House on March 31, 2022. He was diagnosed August 26, 2021, with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.

Tony was born July 11, 1948, in Neon, Kentucky to the late Lester J. Wright and Marion S. Wright. He grew up in Rocky Mount, NC, and graduated from Northern Nash High School in Rocky Mount, NC. Tony attended Spartanburg Methodist College.

Tony was a member of First Baptist Spartanburg, SC. He was a member of the "We Care Life Group" and had previously served as a deacon at First Baptist Spartanburg.

Tony moved to Spartanburg, SC after graduating from high school to begin a career as an IT Professional. He was fortunate to receive on-the-job training. He spent his career developing and managing business software for over 50 years. He appreciated all the people that influenced his career. Tony retired from Café Enterprises, Inc.

Tony is survived by his precious wife of 41 years, Mary Ellen Wright; a sister, Cammie Wright of Winston Salem, NC; four brothers, Barry Wright of Rocky Mount, NC, Chris Wright (Nancy Griffin), of Rocky Mount, NC, Gary Wright (Sharlene), of Pineville,NC, and Jack Wright (Sherrie), of Rocky Mount, NC; plus two nieces and five nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30PM on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in Davis Chapel at First Baptist Spartanburg. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Vision 2020, 250 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC, 29306.

Mary Ellen would like to thank all the family and friends that helped us during this time. She also would like to thank Dr. Steven Corso, his staff, and the Spartanburg Regional Hospice team for all they did for us.

Eggers Funeral Home in Boiling Springs, SC is in charge of the arrangements.