Deacon Kenneth William Wright, Sr., was born on September 29, 1952, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the late Fred and Lizzie Lash. He was called to his eternal home at the age of 70 on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

He attended Forsyth County Schools and East Carolina University. He joined the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was rewarded with the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). His undeniable hobby of choice was playing golf with the determination to win, and having the patience to finish each course he played on. Kenneth was a member of St. Matthew Apostolic Temple Church of Jesus Christ, Inc., under the leadership of the late Bishop J.P. Lowery for many years serving in many auxiliaries and committees (i.e., Spiritual Choir, Usher Board, and Willing Workers). He later joined Destiny Temple, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC on June 4, 2020, where he was an active and loyal member, especially a dedicated supporter of the D4G Youth Ministry.

Deacon Wright and his wife Vernessa, being married 39 years strong, stood as a pillar of strength to their children, grandchildren, and all who knew him. He worked at WestRock fka RockTenn as an assembly line leader and at the Forsyth Country Club for 30+ years combined.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred, and Lizzie Lash; two sons Kenneth William Wright, Jr., and Theander Brannon; one grandson Theron Brannon, III.

He is survived by his faithful wife, Mrs. Vernessa Wright, of the home; three sons, Theron Brannon (Shatia) of Colorado, Theophilus Brannon of Winston-Salem, N.C., Randolph "Moose" Griffin of New Hampshire; a daughter, Breyanna Griffin of New Hampshire; a sister, Vanessa Lash Conrad (Junior Scales) of Winston-Salem, NC; brothers, Michael Lash of Winston-Salem, N.C., Fredrick Lash (Jackie) of Georgia, Wayne and James Lash of Winston-Salem, N.C.; mother-in-law, Estella McFadden of the home; two brothers-in-law, Tony White of Sacramento, CA, Ronzoni (Carolyn) White of Missouri, and a devoted nephew, Woodrow Wilson Johnson III of Oklahoma; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Family visitation will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Matthew Apostolic Temple Church of Jesus Christ, Inc. Homegoing Celebration will follow at 11:30 am, with Senior Pastor James Hayes of Destiny Temple, Inc., Officiating & Eulogist. The interment will be at the Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Memorials may be given to The Kidney Foundation in honor of Deacon Kenneth William Wright Sr.

The family of Deacon Kenneth William Wright, Sr., wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Northside Dialysis Center, Always Best Care Senior Services, Destiny Temple Family, St. Matthew Apostolic Temple Church of Jesus Christ, Inc., Clark S. Brown & Son Funeral Home, and everyone that reached out to the family to show their love and support.