Mr. Winston Darnell Wright, age 66 of Bedford, VA passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, surrounded by family and friends singing him into glory. He was born on July 7, 1957, to the late John F. Wright and Dallie W. Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his eldest sister, Karen Wright-Ellis, baby brother, Mark E. Wright, and brothers-in-law, Joseph J. Carson, Douglas M. Garrett and James R. Wright, Jr.

Winston graduated from Liberty High School in 1976. While in attendance at Liberty High School, he was the first dancing Drum Major in the area. Winston was passionate about his music. It was that love for gospel music that allowed him to play the drums and keyboards for many churches throughout Bedford County and the surrounding areas. He was a truck driver with Wright Co., LLC for many years.

Those left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife, Sheila M. Wright; his daughters, Tanya (Jason) Carwile and Melinda (Keith) Endicott; his siblings, Pamela W. Garrett, Douglas (Loretta) Wright, Melinda W. Cunningham, Jennifer W. Carson, Maxine Wright, Clarissa Wright, and Davon Wright; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Pamela) Wright and Mark A. (Veronica) Wright; Sister-in-law, Lisa Wright; His grandchildren and their spouses, Michael, Hunter, Arianna, Isabelle and Blake; one great-grandchild, Bennett; nieces and nephews who loved their uncle dearly: Andrea, Samantha, DiAnna, Michael, Tasha, Devonn, Darius, Brian, Loreal, Briana, Alicia, Ray, Reggie, Jaynell, Mark, Isaac and several great nieces and nephews. His loving and caring godmother, Elizabeth Holt; devoted friends/brothers, Reggie Carson, Ronnie Fowler and Mike & Todd Moneymaker, along with many others.