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The Rev. Thomas A. Wright

Gainesville, Florida

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December 9, 2014
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Gainesville, Florida

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The Rev. Thomas A. Wright, 94, activist, former president of the NAACP, and a leader in his community and in the pulpit, transitioned from this life to the next on Dec. 9, 2014, at the Veterans Hospital. He moved to Gainesville, Fla., in 1962 from St. Augustine, Fla., and was a member and leader...

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My condolences to the the Wright Family
Even with the time that has passed, we still hold dear our cherished memories of Rev. Thomas Wright, Sr.
It is my prayer that God will continue to carry you to brighter and joyous days ahead. When I look at the date of Rev. Wright's birth and his transition, I paused to think of how he lived his life on earth. Being the obedient servant of God, he truly made a difference in the lives of so many, not only his family, and congregation, but...

Dear Philoron, Cottie and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Rev. Wright was our former pastor who we respected and admired dearly. He was a pastor who lead by example and was an extraordinary humanitarian. Rev. Wright lived a remarkable life and will be deeply missed. May God's love and peace comfort you during this difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Reverend Thomas Wright was a Minister that was stalwart, courageous, and robust. He not only heeded the calling of the Master to preach his word and save souls, but he went further into the vineyard to help his fellow man.
He entrenched himself in the Civil Rights Movement becoming a voice in the pulpit, and a worker in the community. He, like so many leaders in our town, toke that Bold stance in fighting for Justice and Equality for all of its people.
To The Family,
May the God...

Reverend Thomas Wright was a Minister that was not only stalwart, and courageous, but he heeded the calling of the Master to preach his word and save souls.

That was not enough. He entrenched himself with the Civil Rights Movement becoming a Voice in the pulpit, and an Icon in the communities in which he lived to eradicate the injustice, and seek equality for all its people.
To the family,
May the God of all comfort sustain each of you during this difficult time. May you...

Extending my Condolences to Patricia & Reginald; Philoron & Cottie; LaVon & Randolph and the entire Wright Family. Indeed, I was sadden to hear of Rev. Thomas A. Wright,Sr. passing. May God in His Infinite Love comfort your hearts during this difficult time. Rev. Wright was a very precious gift to the Body of Christ, one who demonstrated the character of God. Many years ago, I had the opportunity to stay at his home in Gainesville and attend the Sunday Worship Service, the theme of his...

My deepest sympathy to the Wright family. May God keep you and encourage you through this difficult time.

Sorry to hear about my god daddy passing keeping the family in pray i was name after you god daddy and godmom gave me the name Philoretta Gilliam from st Augustine I don't no if they told and your sister about me may god bless and keep the FAM Left up

Drs. Bracy & Family, you have my deepest condolences on the loss of your Father & Patriarch. May God continue to bless you & your family in this your hour of need.

Sadly we have received word of
Dr. Thomas A. Wright passing. He was an incredible man who was a true pioneer to the black community and our family. He was a true man of God even in his final hours. Our prayers go out to his family during this most difficult time. We have lost a role model.