Charles M. Wright ’40

The death of Mac Wright Aug. 12, 1995, ended a life marked by a strong devotion to public service. After WWII service as an AFS ambulance driver (for which he was awarded the British Empire Medal), followed by a brief journalism career, Mac returned to his native Johnson County, Tenn. His community involvement was remarkable-participation and leadership on the county commission and its airport and industrial commissions, chairman of the Tennessee/Virginia Development District and the county hospital board, and the Pleasant Valley Utility District.

The county historical society community advisory board and the Rotary Club also benefited from his guidance. For this long and faithful record of service, Mac received the county's Person of the Year Award and was honored when Mac Wright Day was proclaimed in 1992.

Gradually recovering from a severe stroke, Mac gamely attended Reunions, including our 55th, where he was escorted by his son. In college he stood out in track and cross country, was a Daily Princetonian columnist, and a member of Quadrangle. He is survived by two sons and five grandchildren, to whom the glass extends its deep sympathy. Mac's community and the class will miss this unique person and quiet achiever.

The Class of 1940