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Charles Wright Obituary
Memphis, TN
Charles Douglas Wright, 82, (Col., US Army Reserves Ret) passed away in his home on May 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Jan Tubbs Wright of West Memphis and his two sons, Andrew Douglas Wright (Courtney), and Bradley Clarke Wright (Alicia) of Memphis. He is also survived by his brother, Harold Eugene Wright and stepdaughters, Pam Moise of West Memphis and Tammy Taylor of Hughes, AR. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Clark Wright and Nannie Lou Wright of Caledonia, MS and his aunt, Frances Strickland Stinson.
Charles grew up on his family farm outside Caledonia, MS. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1953. Charles attended Mississippi State University where graduated in 1957 and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He then earned his MBA in Management and Finance, as well as a Juris Doctor from Memphis State University. He practiced law for over 40 years in Memphis and touched the lives of many. Charles also served his country over 30 years in the US Army Reserves, where he retired as Colonel and commander of the local 330th General Hospital. He was also active in the local Sons of the American Revolution chapter where he once served as President.
Funeral services will be held at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. His life will be celebrated at the home of Andy Wright on Friday, May 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 990 Audubon Drive. All friends are welcome to visit.
Memorial Gifts may be sent to Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church c/o Harold Wright, 125 Indian Valley Road, Huntsville, AL 35806 or the charity of donor's choice.
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Danny Ferguson
April 13, 2020
Now, almost two years after Charle's ,passing, I happened to be thinking about him and went on line and learned that he had passed away back in May of 2018. I am so sorry to hear this. Charlie and I went to law school together and served in the Shelby County Public Defender's Office back in the mid seventies. We had traveled together to faraway seminars, we had worked and tried cases together, we had partied together - in other words, i knew him very well. He was a great man, a great lawyer, and a great American. It seems like we talked on the phone only a few years ago - but it must have been 3 or 4 years ago. I heart aches at the thought that I will never see him again. My belated sympathy goes out to his family and I know Charlie is in the arms of our savior. May the Lord bless him for all the good works he did and may he rest in peace.
May 10, 2018
Mr Charlie thank you so much for your friendship and fun times we had , setting around smoking a cigar,having a drink or cooking out with our friends. You are truly one of the best men God made. RIP Mr Charlie you were a true Gentleman to all.
Ed Jones
May 5, 2018
I was saddened to read of the passing of Brother Wright, and my thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends and chapter brothers. While I never had the honor of meeting Charles, I pledge that his life & military service will always be remembered by the SigEp Patriots Project.
Fraternally & Respectfully,
Ed Jones
Chief Petty Officer, USN (Ret)
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May 3, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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