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Joseph WRIGHT Obituary
He was born March 6, 1946, in Newport News, Va., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie and Lillie Wright. He attended Huntington High School and was a retiree of Northrop Grumman. He was the Patriarch of the blended family of nine and resided in Hampton, Va., with his wife, Mabel C. Wright until the time of his passing.
Mr. Wright was a member of the United Bibleway Temple under the leadership of the late Pastor Linwood Stokes where Elder Woodson Hopewell is now Pastor.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mack Wright; sisters, Dorothy Wright, Lucy Harris (Lloyd) and Beulah Watkins.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Mabel C. Wright; daughters, Melissa A. Wright and Mabel L. Wright; sons, Joseph E. Wright Jr. and Joseph E. Wright III; stepdaughters, Felicia M. Harrington (James) and LaVenia C. Liggins; stepson, John D. Scales (Kenyat); sisters, Christine Johnson and Mary Palmer; brother, James Wright; 16 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at the funeral home with the family hosting a time of reflections and visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. The Celebration of Life service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at United Bibleway Temple, 1612 Ivy Avenue, Newport News, Va.
The Wright family is receiving services of comfort by the staff at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph WRIGHT
Felicia Harrington
October 30, 2010
To my dad Joseph E Wright:
Your family will miss hearing you come down the hall to see who stop by to visit. Cooking out on the grill (the ribs & fish). Thanksgiving being all together and eating what everyone cooked. Your famous sayings to include "Jack" "I took and told you." "If its the Lords will." "And everything." Your license plate that at one time said "The JEW". While in school my friends use to ask me if my dad was a jew. I would explain that it was the initials of his name but they still thought you were jewish. I will never forget the time you went to my oldest sons honor role assembly because he didnt want to go because the other students were teasing him for making honor role. After that he never said anything about anyone teasing him for doing well in school and has attended every other assembly that recognized his accomplishments. Im sad that you are gone and will miss you greatly. But I am glad for the memories, the time, and for knowing that one day I will see you again.
With love (your second to the oldest daughter),
Felicia Harrington
October 30, 2010
To my dad Joseph E Wright. Your family will miss hearing you come down the hall to see who stop by to visit. Cooking out on the grill (the ribs & fish). Thanksgiving being all together and eating what everyone cooked. Your famous sayings to include "Jack" "I took and told you." "If its the Lords will." "And everything." Your license plate that at one time said "The JEW". While in school my friends use to ask me if my dad was a jew. I would explain that it was the initials of his name but they still thought you were jewish. I will never forget the time you went to my oldest sons honor role assembly because he didnt want to go because the other students were teasing him for making honor role. After that he never said anything about anyone teasing him for doing well in school and has attended every other assembly that recognized his accomplishments. Im sad that you are gone and will miss you greatly. But I am glad for the memories, the time, and for knowing that one day I will see you again.
With love (your second to the oldest daughter),
Norma Parker-Fultz
October 27, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I just found out tonite 10/27/10. I plan to be at the funeral tomorrow.may god comfort you in your family during this time of your loss. I love you and god bless you.
Gwendolyn Cephas
October 27, 2010
This is your cousin. Norma's daughter. I just found out tonite. so sorry. Go bless u and the family I just want to send my condolences. I love y'all.
October 27, 2010
We thank God for allowing our families to meet such a remarkable man! Uncle Joe will truly be missed by his extended family (Davis, Wyatt, Brown, Gorham, Tarpley, Outlaw, Carter, and Austin)
We love you and pray that God comforts you during the time.
Myrna Brown-Granger
October 27, 2010
To: Mrs. Mabel C. Wright and the Entire Family :
I am offering my deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. I have not had the pleasure of meeting your family in person but I have heard good things. I can remember on several occasions that I would be talking on the telephone to my "Other Mother", Mrs. Eatmon,
your neighbor, when I hear her yell "HEY MR. JOSEPH, HOW ARE YOU DOING? So, I made it a practice to ask her each time I called, how was Mr. Joseph. She would say he is coming along, but when I asked her on yesterday, she said sorrowfully that Mr. Joseph had GONE HOME to receive his AWARD. This was an emotional moment for Mrs. Eatmon and I, so we both hung up the phone. This gentleman touched my heart through someonelse. I am praying that God's Bountiful Blessings continue to shower upon Each of You.
Mary Wright Gay
October 27, 2010
Joseph my cousin you will be missed, I never thought when I saw you in September that was our last hug, I Love you. May Heaven receive your spirit and the Lord comfort your family.
October 27, 2010
We are sorry for your loss and we too will miss Joe as we were neighbors for years. He was always seened with a smile on his face. God does not make mistakes but he will wash our tears away.
Love, Shackleford Family
april Johnson
October 26, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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