John Herbert Wright

December 16, 1932 - May 5, 2018

John Herbert Wright, 85, of Damascus, VA passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA. He was a life long resident of Damascus, VA and was a son of the late Herbert and Eula Wright. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and a 1963 graduate from E.T.S.U. John was owner and operator of Brookmade Hosiery Mill in Damascus and was a member and Elder of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Abingdon, VA. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gwen Wright; one daughter, Sara Hortenstine and her husband, Jan, of Abingdon, VA; two grandchildren, Jacob Hortenstine and his wife, Ashley, and Mackenzie Kendrick and her husband, Clint; three great grandchildren, Bentley Kendrick, Leila Kendrick, and Fisher Hortenstine; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia Bennett and Nancy Grant; and a special friend, Diane Caywood Williams. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Monday, May 7, 2018, at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, VA with Rev. Susanne Martin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Wright and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.