Fred C. Wright, age 91, of Salem, Virginia passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Fred was proceeded in death by his parents, Frank and Rosey Wright; his brother, Jim Wright; and his sister, Lucille Riddles.

Fred served courageously in the Korean War. He was a member of the Mountain Masonic Lodge 140 of New Castle. He also was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Trowel Trades for 65 years. He had a Masonry Contracting Company that he ran in the '70s and '80s.

Fred was an avid motorcycle rider in his earlier years. Fred and his wife, Hilda, were very active members in both the Retread Motorcycle Club and the Goldwing Road Riders.

Fred loved camping and spending time with the family at cookouts and on the holidays. He will be dearly missed but will always live on through fond memories.

He is survived by his wife, Hilda Wright; two stepsons, Geary Bowles (Dyta), and B. B. Bowles; one granddaughter (Princess) Desirae (Tyler); one great-granddaughter, Kennedy Ann; one sister, Iris Kostrie (Rick); one brother, Bruce Wright (Chris); and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

A Celebration of Fred's Life will be held on Sunday, March 27 ^th , 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Shiloh Union Church in Catawba. (7509 Newport Rd. Catawba, Virginia)

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity.