Charles L. Wright, jack of all trades

Charles L. (Sharkey) Wright of Millsboro passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. He was born June 19, 1941, son of the late Robert Clinton Wright Sr. and Corlezia (Clark) Wright.

He graduated from Haskell (U.S. Indian Industrial Training School) in Lawrence, Kan., and then went on to join the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Forrestal. He worked as a carpenter and painter, and retired from the University of Delaware poultry lab. Charles was known as a jack of all trades and a perfectionist when it came to completing a project. He enjoyed playing pool and bowling, and was a huge Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas University sports fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Conchita Clark and Lillie Davis. Charles is survived by his wife, Latricia O. Wright; his daughter, Altrenia Wright and her mother Arelia; grandson, Timothy Troy Bailey; Jasmine O. Wright, whom he considered a granddaughter, and her mother Garstina; and brothers, Dallas N. Wright and Robert C. Wright Jr. He is also survived by devoted neighbors, Robert and Connie Harmon.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21, at Indian Mission Cemetery, Millsboro.

Visit Mr. Wright’s  Life Memorial webpage at watsonfh.com.