Thomas Gary Wright, auto mechanic

Mr. Thomas Gary Wright, 64, affectionately known as “Paco,” passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. 

Thomas was born Feb. 18, 1956, in Baltimore, Md., to the late Thomas Joseph and Patricia Waltemeyer.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and master auto mechanic.  He taught auto mechanics at Catonsville Community College, Jessup Correctional Facility and Lincoln Tech.  He moved to Delaware from Baltimore about 17 years ago where he began his contracting business.  Thomas enjoyed boating, fishing, crabbing, camping, eating good food, and spending time with his family and friends.  He was a fun loving, kindhearted, stubborn, but fair kind of man.  He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his companion of 26 years, Virginia Heier of Millsboro; three children, Scott Wright of Baltimore, Christina (Jake) Sakumura currently serving in the Air Force in Arizona, and Michael Heier (Nicole Easton) of Baltimore; two sisters, Deb Johnson and Vicky Jeeter (Bobby); niece Kayla of Texas; as well as his grandchildren, McKayla Heier, Natalie Heier and Savannah Wright. Thomas is also survived by extended family and friends .

Due to COVID-19, services will be private.  Entombment with honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to The Home of the Brave, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE 19963 or a veterans cause of your choice.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro,

Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com