Robert Lucas Wright
Robert Lucas Wright, 26, of Ruckersville, VA died on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was born on August 15, 1985 in Charlottesville, VA to Robert Larence Wright of Ruckersville and Sharon Ann Owens Branch of Arizona.
Lucas was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving two tours, in Afghanistan, Iraq and as an instructor at 29 Palms in California. He enjoyed Mixed Martial Arts and competed with Brawly Fights in Staunton, VA. Lucas was proud of his service as a Marine and dedicating his time being a mentor to the Ragged Mountain Home for Boys but his greatest joy was being a father to his son, Jonah, the love of his life.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his son, Jonah Lucas Wright, his sister, Rachelle Leia Wright and her three children, Raphael, Dominick and Trinity of Charlottesville, his paternal grandmother, Constance Wright of Ruckersville, his maternal grandfather, John Owens of Tempe, AZ and his bereaved family and innumerable friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Lewis Wright and his maternal grandmother, Sally Owens.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home with Paul Anama and his father, Robert Wright officiating.
Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors being provided.
The United States Marine Corp will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Robert Wright c/o Ryan Funeral Home, PO Box 274 Ruckersville, VA 22968 to be placed into a trust for Lucas’s son, Jonah.
An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com
Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.