On Friday, December 20, 2013, of Accokeek, MD. Beloved companion of Zhonglan Bryant, loving father of Charles Vincent Wright and his wife Vivana, Jason Brian Wright and his wife Denice; dear brother of Richard Thomas Wright Sr., Mary Ruth Wright Safford and her husband George, and the late David Leo Wright. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Mae Ruth Stockstill and father Joseph L. Wright. He retired after 40+ years with the Library of Congress and enjoyed hiking, fishing, nature, books and music.