George Harold Wright, age 83, of Millsboro, DE formerly of Clayton and New Castle, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Scranton, PA on March 30, 1940 son of the late Harold Wright and Rose (Shotwell) Wright.  George graduated from Conrad High School in Wilmington, DE and obtained an Associate Degree from the University of Delaware.  He retired from the Delaware City Refinery after a long career with the fire & safety department with over 30 years of service.

George was a Master Mason with Lodge 32, a Shriner with Nur Temple and a member of Long Neck Methodist Church.  He loved spending time outdoors fishing, boating, camping or just going to the beach.  When his sons were younger, he served as a Boy Scout Leader as well.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine H. Wright in 2011 and a granddaughter, Christina Wright.  George is survived by his two sons, Todd Wright and his partner, Holly Queen of Millsboro, DE and Troy Wright and his husband, Eric Gilbert of Mt. Pleasant, SC; three grandchildren, Christopher Wright of Smyrna, DE, Finn Michael Gilbert-Wright and Mia Michelle Gilbert-Wright both of Mt. Pleasant, SC and a great grandson, Xavier Rourk.  George is also survived by his loving partner for the last 13 years, Lynn Alexander and her extended family.

A private celebration of George's life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in George's name to Shriners Hospitals for Children by visiting www.shrinerschildrens.org