Elvin A. “Buzzy” Wright Jr., 67, was born on September 14, 1949 in Welch, WVA and died on December 28, 2016 on his deceased dad’s birthday. He is the son of the late Elvin A. and Selma Wright.

Left to cherish his memories is his sister, Eloise and husband, Warren Walters; nephews, Stuart and wife, Michelle Walters, great-nephew, Conner, and great-niece, Alexis; and David and wife, Judy Walters, and great-nieces, Hannah and Megan; also a very special person, Allison Martin and family, Cary Stokes and family, numerous relatives in the Stuarts Draft, Waynesboro and Staunton areas, a special cousin, Ada Henkel and family and not to be forgotten his beloved dog Jill.

He graduated from Henrico High School in Richmond and attended Hampden Sydney College in Farmville. He loved to fish and spend time at the beach.

He will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later time.

Thanks to the doctors and staff at UVA Medical Center ICU for their efforts.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Southside SPCA, PO Box 66, Meherrin, VA 23954.

Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com.