Eric Wright

ERIC WRIGHT

Eric William Wright, 47, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 5, 2015 at home. He was born on August 20, 1967 in Gaston County, to Louise Kiser Wight of Bessemer City and the late William Wright Jr.

Eric was a member of Hephzibah Presbyterian Church in Bessemer City

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Robert Wright, Larry Gene Wright, Gregory Joel Wright.

In addition to his mother, Eric is also survived by his children, Jimmy Brad Chaplin and Lesley Ann Chaplin of Bessemer City; sister, Teresa Wright Martin and husband Jerry of Bessemer City; 2 step-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm - 2:45pm prior the service at the church.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Hephzibah Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Jackson and Dr. Dennis Bean officiating.

Interment will follow in Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia, NC.