Donald P. Wright Jr.

WRIGHT, Donald Paul Jr., age 51 of Vandalia, died unexpectedly January 31, 2012 at Grandview Hospital. He was born October 2, 1960 in Dayton, OH. He attended Vandalia-Butler High School and graduated from Dayton Christian High School. He had a passion for music and playing the drums. He loved to walk, loved the outdoors and loved learning. He adored his children, loved people, had a kind heart and enjoyed helping his neighbors. He is survived by his mother, Roberta Bliss & husband, John; father, Donald Wright Sr.; 3 children, Alayna Wright, Natalie Hirschy (Kedrick), & Jordan Wright; the mother of his children, Tina Wright; brother, Steve Wright (Mitzi), sister, Kathleen Young (Dennis); nieces & nephews, Jacob & Anna Wright, Carly & Jason Yanity, Karah & Paul Bucchi and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, February 3 at the Christian Life Center Connection Center, 3489 Little York Rd, Dayton. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 pm until time of service at the Connection Center (enter Door #2 or #3). Private graveside service will be held for the family. Arrangements entrusted to Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia.