Charles "Gary" Wright Sr., age 81 of Chesterfield, passed away early Friday morning at Marwood Manor, Port Huron. He was born December 24, 1944, a son of Clarence and Verna (Furton) Boettcher in Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Gary was the owner of G & S Ranch, and retired after 34 years of employment at Ford Motor Company. He was a race car driver and later the head of security at Mount Clemens Race Track. He also was a humane officer for the Macomb County Humane Society.

Surviving are his children, Sherri Chance, Charles Wright Jr., Nancy Hammonds and Kim Wright; grandchildren, Bryan, William, Travis, William, Lisa, Joshua, Terra, Jacob, Brian, Serenity and Zachary, and many great grandchildren. Gary was predeceased by his first wife, Sandra on November 26, 2011; his second wife, Debbie, and baby daughter, Lisa.

Visiting hours will be from 3:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2026 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

Gary will be buried at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township.

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