Charles M. Wright, III, age 60, of Mardela Springs, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2007 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was born March 31, 1946 in Salisbury, a son of the late Charles M. Wright, Jr, who passed in 2005, and Frances Shockley Wright who passed in 1996. Charles was a long time member of Snethen United Methodist Church. He was also previously a very active member of the Rockawalkin Ruritan Club. He worked for Milford Fertilizer as an office manager, dispatcher, salesman and Vice President before owning and operating A&W Hardware, Inc. in Hebron for over 18 years. He loved working with his family and enjoyed taking care of his customers at Cornerstone Farms Inc. and Wright's Market, both of which he owned. Quail hunting was a favorite hobby and he was a Ducks Unlimited Sponsor for over 20 years. He is survived by his beloved wife and companion of over 40 years, Nancy S. Wright; 2 sons, Charles M. Wright, IV and his wife Michelle and Timothy M. Wright and his wife Theresa; three grandchildren, Charles Wright, V, Morgan Wright and Garrett Wright; a sister, Carole Nesbitt and her husband George, Jr.; their son, George Nesbitt, III; and a sister-in-law, Priscilla Hurley and her husband Pete; and their sons, Keith Hurley and Ross Hurley. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Reverend Ruthann Simpson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, N. Hollywood, CA 91607, or to Snethen United Methodist Church, c/o Jan Frey, 4203 Delmar Road, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com .