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Obituary for Robert Taylor (Wizard) Wright Robert Taylor (Wizard) Wright
Bath County Native Worked With Jackson River Enterprises

Robert Taylor (Wizard) Wright, 56, of Covington, Virginia passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Wright was born July 2, 1964 in Bath County, a son of Genevieve Wheeler McKenzie of Clifton Forge and the late Wilbur Allen.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lloyd McKenzie; a brother, Melvin Wright, a sister, Demeitry Valdez and his grandparents, Eugene and Emma Wright, whom he called mom and dad.

Wizard graduated from Bath County High school, class of 1984. He was employed at Jackson River Enterprises. He was member a member of the Pine Street Baptist Church and he was a huge Michael Jackson fan. He loved to sing and dance.

Surviving in addition to his mother, are sisters and brothers, Renee Wright of Covington, Sandra Dinkins of Macon Ga., Louise Wallace and her husband, Jay of Roanoke, Kirk Wright of Covington, Linda Caldwell and her husband, Rudy, of Hot Springs, and Wanda Caldwell of St. Petersburg, Fl.; Clyde Beale of Lexington, NC., and Steven Beale of Mount Vernon, NY; a special nephew, Andre Booker of Covington; special cousin, Timothy Wright of Fayetteville, NC; a special aunt, Jean Taylor and her husband, Nathaniel of Covington, Deborah W. Hall of Covington, and a very special friend, Someko Brown; and number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A celebration of Robert's life will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roderick Jenkins officiating and Rev. Nathaniel Taylor to deliver the eulogy.

The family will receive their friends one hour prior to the service at Arritt Funeral Home.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Wright's name may be made to the Pine Street Baptist Church, 347 E. Pine St., Covington, VA 24426.