Irving Robert "Bob" Wright II, aka "Buddy", age 67, formerly of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, December 8, 2017.

He was born in Maryville, TN on July 19, 1950 to Arthur Lynn Wright and Carolyn C. Wright. His father served in the United States Army in WWII as a bomber pilot overseas. He grew up with two sisters, Pam and Nancy, who he loved with all his heart. He graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1969. He then attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. There, he was a very active member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, where he served in numerous roles. He graduated there in 1974 and began his career with Roadway Express. He worked over 30+ years with the company, mostly in management roles throughout Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, and was even once recognized as Manager of the Year for the company. Bob's hobbies included running, tennis, cajun cooking, hunting, fishing, jazz music, boating, and many more activities. He loved the outdoors and spent every second he could doing something active. He met his first and only wife, Lydia, in Pensacola, FL in 1987 and married shortly after in 1989. They had two children, Lyndsey (October 9, 1990), and Tyler (April 23, 1993). This is when Bob became "Buddy". He loved his two children with all his heart and they truly were the light of his life. He helped coach every ball team, attended every academic event, and supported them with his unconditional love in every way that he possibly could.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Irving Robert Wright I and Laura B. Wright and by his parents, Arthur Lynn Wright and Carolyn C. Wright.

He is survived by his son, Tyler; daughter, Lyndsey; sister, Nancy Himell (Bob); sister, Pam Jordan (Paul); niece, Laura Garrett (Todd); Nephew, Zachary; and niece, Elizabeth Rickett.

A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 am until a memorial service, honoring Bob's life, begins at 11:00 AM Saturday December 16, 2017 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32504.

The family would like to express our thanks to all friends and family who played a role in Bob's life, he loved you all very much. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to one of Bob's favorite charities, the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital fund. The online link to donate can be found here: https://shop.stjude.org/GiftCatalog/donation.do?cID=14262&pID=24671&frequency_selected=2