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Warren Wright Obituary
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Joseph Warren Wright, Sr., 89, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at his home in the care of his family. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 all on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Christ United Methodist Church.
Warren was born August 23, 1925 in Jackson the seventh child of the late Ellis W. and Elvira Gerlach Wright. He attended Central High School, Millsaps College and served his country during World War II as a tail gunner on a B-17 fighter plane in the USAF. A prominent Jacksonian and businessman, Warren opened Warren Wright's House of Ideas in 1961. He was a long time Gideon, a member of the Lion's Club, a Hinds County Deputy Sheriff, and he was appointed to Colonel and Aide-de-Camp under Governor John Bell Williams. As a member of Christ United Methodist Church, he attended the New Yorkers Sunday school class.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents, all of his brothers & sisters, his wife of 66 years, Jean Fain Wright and his grandson, Joseph Warren Wright, III. He is survived by his son, Joseph Warren Wright, Jr and his wife Synthia; his grandchildren, William Cory Wright and his wife Elena; Laura Beth Wright and Brittany Paige Wright.
The family would like to thank all the medical staff at the Baptist Hospital and the Hospice Home Advantage staff for the wonderful care shown to the Wright family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideon's International, MS Blood Services, MORA and Christ United Methodist Church.
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Ruby Young
January 5, 2016
May god bless and keep the family. Mr Wright was a good man and one of the best people you could work for he treated me like family. My prayers are with you all.
John Lester
June 2, 2015
Very sorry to hear about Warren's passing. He was a great guy! My mom, Marguerite Lester worked for him for years and I would go to the shop with her as a young child, always loved it!
Billy Chandler
June 1, 2015
Warren Wright, Sr. was the type man I would love to model my life after. He was kind, gentle, caring, selfless and a prayer warrior. He was also a Soul-winner for Jesus Christ, whom he modeled his life after. Heaven is rejoicing now that Warren, "Mr. Gideon," is officially Home!
Billy & Margaret Cooper
May 31, 2015
Warren, Billy and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our heart and prayers.
Marion and Gary Silber
May 31, 2015
Warren,we are so sorry for your loss and know you'll miss your dad terribly. What a charming,dear man he was! God's blessings to you and your family.
Marion and Gary Silber
May 31, 2015
Your dad was a good man, glad I knew him.David Lee
Angelique Arinder Shupe
May 31, 2015
Warren and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you loved him and will miss him. The legacy he has left you through his love and devotion to Jesus Christ is worth more than silver or gold. God bless you and keep you through this time.
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