Willie Wright
Mr. Willie Wright, 86, of 5169 Olivia Trail, Stone Mountain, GA, formerly of Columbus, died Friday, April 18, 2008 at Dekalb General, Decatur, GA. A Memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, April 25, 2008 in the chapel of People’s Funeral Service of Columbus, 1604 Talbotton Road with Reverend Henry Ratcliff officiating.
Mr. Wright was born June 4, 1922 in Clayton, Alabama son of the late Amos and May Bell Walker Wright. He was also loved and cared for by Blackmon, Kinnett family with whom he enjoyed a blessed and wonderful life. His 69 years with them began as a boy pulling weeds, then becoming their caddy at the Columbus Country Club, before long becoming their chauffer and then “FAMILY”. A United States Army veteran, Mr. Wright enjoyed fishing, being among friends and looking good. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria and a son Harold Patrick.Mr. Wright leaves to cherish his memories 4 daughters, Judy A. Williams of Stone Mountain, GA, Vestchulla Green of Washington, DC, Diana Benton and a special daughter Dorothy Tripp both of Columbus; 2 sons, David Michael Pledger of Columbus and Willie Wright Jr.; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, cousins, John and Betty Kinnett, Little Joe and Etta Blackmon and several other relatives and friends.
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Willie was like another grandfather to all of Brights grandchildren. I thank the Lord that he blessed me with such a wonderful loving person to be in my life. His wonderful stories, awesome smile and a laughter I hope I never forget. I thank Willies family for sharing him with us. Willie was a wonderful teacher of the land, a wonderful reminder of the past with his stories and a ray of sunshine in the worst of storms. Willie was a friend I am so thankful to have had! My heart is full! Blessings to your family and mine who will dearly miss him.
Bardie Blackmon Brady
I thankful for the friendship I had in Willie. I am thinking of your family in this time.
Willie was an incredible man who taught me so much!! I don’t have a single childhood memory that does not somehow either involve Willie directly or came about because of something that he taught me growing up. He, Papa Joe & Mama Bright are all fishing right now and having a blast! Your entire family will continue to be in our prayers and know how much we truly loved Willie.
Dykes Blackmon