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Dr. Wright will always be remembered by the people in Elloree and Santee.
Marsha Moorer Bull
November 28, 2025


Columbia, South Carolina
Dec 17, 1932 – Dec 3, 2018
Dr. James William "Pokey" Wright COLUMBIA - Dr. James William Wright, 85 of Columbia, South Carolina died in the early morning hours of December 3, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. He was born December 17, 1932 in Newark, New Jersey to the late William Taft and Evelyn...
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Marsha Moorer Bull
November 28, 2025
I was talking to my daughter tonight about my experience with Dr. Wright as my 6th Gr teacher at Robert Treat Elementary in Newark. He set high expectations for his students and believed that we would conquer the world. I appreciated him so much. I apologize for being so very late writing my condolences and gratefulness to Dr. Wright's family. He was an excellent role model to all of his students. I have had a very successful career as an educator and often think of educators like Mr. Wright...
Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, EdD
September 03, 2020 | Student
A year has passed but I will always remember you.
Marsha Bull
December 11, 2019 | Santee, SC | Friend

To my Dr. Uncle Poke, I will miss you but the memories will always be in my heart!
Kathy Roe
December 09, 2018 | Irvington, NJ
My condolences to the Wright family. From a former District 7 employee.
December 07, 2018 | ELLOREE, SC
The loss of my dear Brother James "Pokie" Wright, leaves his little sister Mary S. Woods in deep pain and sorrow. I regret I am unable to be with the family at this time. However, I will always keep my Brother Pokie in my heart. For many years he was a shining example for me and may others. Through
perseverance, education, and hard work, helps one to accomplish life's dreams. What a leader he was for young people! I can only tell you what I believe down deep in my soul, that memories...
Mary S. Woods
December 07, 2018 | Livingston, NJ
My heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Wright . He will be sorely missed.
Johnnie Bennett
December 07, 2018 | Newark, NJ
Dr Wright, thanks be to God for you being the first School Administrator that I had that looked like me! You had a positive influence on my life! We have much in common. I too went on to achieve an earned Doctorate in Educational Administration, be an Educator, yes, become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated! Although you have transitioned to the Omega Chapter of Life, I know that your legacy will continue to be a blessing for generations to come! Love you forever my...
Dr. Rob Fulwood
December 07, 2018 | Darlington, SC
My deepest sympathy to my cousins. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Denise "Buttons" Alford-Bazemore
December 07, 2018