Carl Collin Wright, 79 of Sylvatus, passed away on February 18, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Carroll Count on October 13, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Vergie Wright; wife of 50 years, Carolyn Payne Wright; brother, Douglas George Wright, and Sister Connie Fay Wright Saunders.

Collin worked for Roses Stores for 50 years, beginning as an assistant manager and retiring from the Roses home office where he was personnel director. Upon retiring, he was able to give his farm in Carroll County more of his attention.

Survivors include his wife, Teri Bond Wright of the home; daughter, Vickie Wright Leathers (Laird) of Soddy Daisy, TN; son, David Wright (Teresita) of Lexington, NC; step-son, Rocky Bond of Hillsville; five grandchildren, James Carden, Matthew Carden, Isabella Wright, Nicolẚs Wright (Deaven), and Julia Wright; step-grandson, Logan Bond; and one very new great-grandson, Alexander. Collins is also survived by a brother, Gary Wright (Teresita) of Lexington, NC and sister, Juanita Wright Bowers (Wayne) of Hillsville as well as many special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 11:00 AM with Pastor David Bays officiating. Burial will follow in the Dinwiddie Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 until 11:00 AM prior to the funeral service. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family