Charles Edward Wright Sr.

March 1, 1935 - March 16, 2017

Charles Edward Wright Sr., of North Kansas City, MO, passed away on March 16, 2017 at NorthCare Hospice House at the age of 82. He was survived by his wife, Ann Wright, his son Charles Wright Jr., his daughter Teresa Benton, and his sister Marie Schick. He was also survived by his grandchildren: Timothy Wright, Christopher Wright, Brittany Wright, Kayla Wright, David King, Travis Benton, and Taylor Avery; and his great-grandchildren: Destinee Wright, Dylan Wright, Lakota Wright, Ezabella King, Kynleigh King, David King Jr., Breanna Jones, Haley Wright, Carman Wealot, Landon Wealot, Hayden Wealot, Railyn Skelton and Xadrian Skelton, Charles was proceeded in death by his daughters, Janet Lynn Wright and Cindy King, his brothers, Clyde Wright, Clarence Wright, Claude Wright, Carl Wright, Clifford Wright, and Calvin Wright. Charles was a great man with many ties to the community and a large family. He will be deeply missed. He went to school in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Penn Valley Community College. He worked various jobs at different companies including vending companies, the US Department of Agriculture, Midland Automatic Sprinklers, Station Casino and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The family asks that any gifts be made in the way of donations to NorthCare Hospice House at 2800 Clay Edward's Drive, 2nd Floor, North Kansas City, MO 64116. They also ask that anyone who would like to bring photos of Charles to the services to please do so. Visitation will be at 10am and services at 11am on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the old Raphael Chapel at 5401 N. Sycamore, Kansas City, MO 64119. Fond memories and words of comfort may be shared at: www.CashattFamilyFuneralHome.com.