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Kevin A. Wright Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Mr. Kevin A. Wright Sr., 53, of the 700 block of Tazewell Street, took flight on the wings of an angel Feb. 25, 2009, while in the loving care of his family. He was born Oct. 10, 1955, at Norfolk Community Hospital to Joseph L. and Cleopatra Wright. In 2000, he retired from Vico Construction Company as a foreman after more than 20 years of service. He was a member of Garden of Prayer No. 4, COGIC. He leaves to cherish his memory four children, Kevin Wright Jr., Brian Farmer, Tiana Wright and Shanika Farmer; five siblings, Joseph Wright Jr., Jerroid Wright, Brian Wright (Lisa), Angel Halstead (Robert) and Marc Wright (Tammy); nine grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces; and a special friend, Eunice Farmer. A celebration of his life will be held at noon Tuesday in Garden of Prayer Church No. 4, COGIC, on Marshall Ave., Portsmouth. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The viewing will be Monday at the Metropolitan Funeral Home, Berkley Ave. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 1, 2009.

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DONNA LEONARD

March 7, 2009

I AM SO SORRY TOO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS MAY GOD BE WITH U AND YOUR FAMILY

Carolyn Cannon Moore

March 5, 2009

Dear Cleo and Family,
I was saddened to learn of your tremendous loss. You are in my prayers knowing that our God will grant the understanding you may seek.

Angie Smith

March 2, 2009

My dear family my prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of lost. Although I didn't see Kevin very much we are still cousins and he will be missed. To my Aunt Cleo and Uncle Joe my prayers for you will be of "peace" because I know the feeling of pain and sense of lose you must feel right now. I have also felt the pain of losing a child. You will ask God--why and what happened and God will answer you, just open your hearts and listen. I love you. God Speed! Angie Smith

Jerome & Janice Wray

March 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. May God comfort and keep each of you.

Mark and Ioron Frenia

March 2, 2009

Our Prayers are with you during your time of lost. May God Bless your Family.

Tracy and Timothy Mays

March 1, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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