Charles V. Wright, Jr., 87, of Temple, Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Thursday, November 13th in the Reading Hospital.
He was married to the late Beverly A. (Stine) Wright who passed away December 8, 2004.
Born on October 17, 1927 in Reynolds, Schuylkill Co., he was the son of the late Charles V. Wright, Sr. and Carrie (Klinger) Wright.
He was employed by Reading Automatic Machine Corp., which became Berks Engineering in Bern Twp.. at age eighteen as a apprentice. He retired as a foreman at age seventy five years old.
He was a avid hunter, a member of the Keystone Retrievers Club, and really loved all his dogs.
He enjoyed life, especially loving his family and the time spent with them.
Surviving are his loving children, Jeffrey C. Wright and fiancé Donna Duncan of Mt. Joy, Pamela B. W., wife of Mark Puhlman of Muhlenberg Twp., and Melanie N. Wright of Temple.
Five grandchildren, Shane and Ashley Puhlman, Christopher and Janelle Wright, and Tara Finger. Also, two great grandchildren, Courtney and Nicole.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family with Charles being buried with his wife Beverly in Laureldale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
The Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., Temple is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.