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Dr. Joshua Wright

Anchorage, Alaska

Aug 6, 1929 – Nov 2, 2017 (Age 88)

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BORN
August 6, 1929
DIED
November 2, 2017
AGE
88
LOCATION
Anchorage, Alaska

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Dr. Joshua Wright, 88, passed away on Nov. 2, 2017, after a brief illness. Dr. Wright was born on Aug. 6, 1929, in Georgetown, S.C., to Joshua and Louise Wright. Dr. Wright received a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Zoology and a minor in Chemistry from Howard University, Washington...

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Servant of God well done.

I am sorry to hear of Dr. Wright's passing. Not only was he a good family friend but also my family's dentist for over 50 years. Dr wright will be missed by many. Mitch i will be thinking of you and your family. Joy Ballard (Blankinship)

You will be missed and loved☆♡☆

To Mrs. Wright and family, Dr WRIGHT was much more than our family dentist for over 20 years, he was my personal mentor in life, business and political interactions. Doc always had time to share his special wisdom and advice as I faced the many challenges while serving on the Anchorage School Board and in the Alaska Legislature.

I think you Sis. WRIGHT for your love and friendship starting from my brief employment with the U S Post Office where I had the pleasure of being your...

Mitch, Josh, Rodney, and Jackie, "Doc" will be missed by all, but please take comfort in the fact he touched so many lives in very positive ways.

Louie and JoAnn Overstreet
Las Vegas, Nevada

To the Wright family! Doc's contribution to our community will be sorely missed. He contributed so much to young people. The MLK Career Center for students wanting a vocational education and scholarships for those desiring a college degree. His legacy will live in the life of those he helped.
RIP

I am so sorry for your loss! I just got back to town and just heard about this today on the radio. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Mrs. Wright and family. I am sadden to learn of Dr. Wrights death. Dr. Wright was a leader and pillar of strength in the Black community in Anchorage. His death leaves some big shoes to fill. May he rest in peace.

So sorry for your loss. Dr Wright was such a kind and caring man, I am glad I had the pleasure to work for you and get to know you and your family. R.I.P.