Bishop Samuel-Wright, Sr.-Obituary

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Bishop Samuel E. Wright, Sr.

Petersburg, Virginia

Jan 8, 1935 – Nov 24, 2019 (Age 84)

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BORN
January 8, 1935
DIED
November 24, 2019
AGE
84
LOCATION
Petersburg, Virginia

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Samuel…a man whose name means heard of God, asked of God, offering of God, and appointed by God. 

Samuel…a prophet, an intercessor, a priest, and a judge.  An extraordinary leader, a fearless preacher,

a compassionate teacher, and faithful servant...

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Through Bishop-Dr.Wright, I accepted Jesus at the age of 21. 2023, I love Jesus for giving me salvation and Zion Apostles Church Dr.Wright taught and demonstrated Gods perfect to Virginia State University students. The Wright and Zion family blessed us to graduate college. Love is eternally associated with Dr.Wright

Oh my! I just was informed about Bishop Wrights passing, an awesome man of God who I had the great pleasure of having known. My condolences to his beautiful family!

Gods Love Be With The Wright and Church Family. Thank God for Bishop Wright, A True Man Of God who impacted a lot of people's lives. I attended Zion Apostolic Christian Memorial Church in the late 70s and 80s, I have so many fond memories and honestly, this Man of God was the foundation of many young people's lives. Bishop Wright instilled A lot of Godly and Life Foundation for us in Spiritual and Fatherhood ways. Honestly, Bishop Wright helped us become who we are today. Thank You! Love...

I praise God for the memories of Bishop Samuel E. Wright. Some years ago, my pastor, Bishop Winfield A. Showell visited Bishop Wright's church. This was prior to the new church being constructed.Their friendship was great! As a young minister I saw Bishop Wright as approachable, caring and dedicated to the Lord and His people. Bishop Wright will be deeply missed by the Body of Christ. His work will continue to encourage all who desire to know the Lord. May the Lord forever bless the rich...

My prayers and condolences are to the family and church members,
May God give you strength peace at this time.
Bishop George L.White Sr.
Las Vegas Nv.
Secretary General
Shield Faith Fellowship of churches International,
Founder & Presiding prelate
Apostle Henry Alexander
International headquarters Pomona California

Bishop Samuel E. Wright, Sr. was a great man of God. He was a visionary, natural leader, spiritual leader, a man of integrity, and a humanitarian. If you needed counseling, he was always available without hesitation or reservation.

To the bereaved family: I want you to know that it is alright to weep because Jesus wept when his friend Lazarus died! Just know that Hebrews 11:4 says that By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained...

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. May the God of all Comfort , you as only He can.