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Edward M. Wright
Mr. Wright, of Charlotte, a Christian, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2004. Born August 9, 1941 in Gastonia, he was a son of the late James E. and Nannie Evans Wright. Mr. Wright served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1963. He spent most of his career employed with Home Innovations and retired as Manager of Information Systems in 1998. He coached Optimist League sports teams for several years. Mr. Wright was a member of the Westgate Masonic Lodge #738 and Oasis Temple-Mecklenburg Shrine Club.
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Edward M. Wright will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2004 at the First Baptist Church of Weddington with The Reverend Bill Fogarty, officiating. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery of Great Falls. The family will receive friends 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at McEwen Charlotte Chapel.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jordan Wright; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Kelly Wright of Charlotte and Rick and Maribeth Wright of Augusta, GA; four grandchildren, Peden, Jordan, Hannah and Cameron; brother and sister-in-law, H.C. and Phyllis Wright of Great Falls; sisters and brothers-in-law, Clara and Buddy Respass of Lancaster and Diane and Tommy Powers of Great Falls; several nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to count.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 500 East Morehead Street, Suite 211, Charlotte, NC 28202, or to The Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 West Farris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Services, Charlotte Chapel.
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Heyward and Kay Evans
February 12, 2004
We are so very sorry about Eddie. He will live on in our memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
JUNE OAKLEY
February 6, 2004
BOBBIE, WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW I FEEL ABOUT YOU (ALWAYS SAID IF I COULD PICK A MOM IT WOULD BE YOU) AND I KNOW THE HURT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH, BUT KNOW THAT EDDIE IS AT PEACE WITH HIS LORD AND YOU WILL LOVE HIS MEMORIES ON EARTH TILL YOU MEET. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL OF YOUR SPECIAL FAMILY.
LOVE YA!
JUNE OAKLEY AND FAMILY
Diana Turner
February 6, 2004
Bobbie, please know that we all grieve with you, and that you are never alone. I hope you will find comfort in the love of your family and your friends, and peace in the knowledge that your beloved Eddie is in the tender care of Our Heavenly Father.
Pat Prince Raynor
February 3, 2004
Bobbie,
Jerry and I just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most trying time.
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Judy Walters
February 3, 2004
Bobbie, I was so sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers are with you and your family.
Martin Color-Fi
January 27, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your family at Martin Color-Fi
Rebecca Traylor Wooten
January 26, 2004
Dear Bobbie, Jeff, and Ricky,
My heart is heavy for you during this time. We have many good memories of all of you! You are each in my prayers!
Dee Ann Respass-Ezcurra
January 26, 2004
Dear Barbara Jean, Jeff, Ricky and entire Wright family, all of our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Eddie was a wonderful uncle and a beautiful person. He will be truly missed. I loved him very much and was very proud to be his niece.
Dee Ann Respass-Ezcurra and Family
David and Jill Respass
January 25, 2004
We want to offer our sincerest condolences to the Wright family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Eddie and the joy he brought to all of our lives.
Willie Mae and Denny Bowman
January 25, 2004
Dear Bobbie and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Eddie today (1/25). We are in Florida right now, but just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We will talk to you soon.
Love, Willie Mae and Denny
Jamie York
January 25, 2004
Dear Bobbie and family, I was so sorry to hear about Eddie tonight (1/25). You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, and I will see and talk to you soon. He is now with our precious Anna, and I know she was one of the first to greet him as he arrived in Heaven. They are now at true peace, even though we miss them here on Earth.
With all our love and heartfelt sympathy,
Jamie (Bowman)and Leon York
Phil & Helen Beam
January 25, 2004
To the Wright family: So sorry to hear about Eddie. We pray that God will give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Eddie gave a lot of time in helping others and was a caring person. For this he will be rewarded.
Vickie Beam-Byrum
January 25, 2004
Eddie will be missed by many. I have great memories of him and his family during our "Westchester" Days. He would put a smile on many faces when he entered the room. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
John & Joan Smith
January 24, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. God Bless all of you.
Charles Steppe
January 24, 2004
On behalf of the Steppe family, the Session of The Chapel at Lake Wateree and the Chapel Family, our Christian condolences are extended to H.C and Phyllis and the entire Wright family.
May God grant you all added Grace and Peace at this time and forever.
Eva Shumake
January 24, 2004
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Eddie was a fine man and will be missed. I worked for him for over 20 years and I know his grand children were one of the things that brought him the most joy.
Edda Hably
January 24, 2004
Eddie will be remembered.
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