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Oakley Stanley Wright Sr.

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Oakley Stanley Wright Sr. of Berwyn Oakley Stanley Wright, Sr. was born on July 10, 1943 in Berwyn. Oakley passed from this life on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 in Bryn Mawr. Oakley ran his flooring installation business on Philadelphia's Main Line for over 30 years. He loved serving the Lord and dedicating time as a pastor at Refuge Pentecostal Church in Berwyn more than anything in life. Oakley treasured the time he spent with his family and was loved by all. Oakley is survived by his wife, Dorothy; mother, Amy Wright; children, Lisa Henry, Laurie Swygert, Oakley Wright Jr., Stephanie Serious, Robert Wright, Kharma Wright, Wesley Wright, Jessica Wright; 11 grandchildren; sister, Angeline Weatherington; and brother Thomas Wright. Oakley Sr. was preceded in death by this father, Robert Wright Sr. and brother, Robert (Bunny) Wright, Jr. The first viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25th, at Refuge Pentecostal Church, 927 Howellville Road (off 252) Berwyn, PA19312. The second viewing and funeral services will be held at Sharon Baptist Church, 3995 Conshohocken Ave., Philadelphia. The viewing will be from 8 to 10 a.m. and the funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Jackmon Funeral Home

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Published by The Daily Local from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2013.

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Deborrah Cunningham

November 11, 2013

To my cousin Dorothy Wright who i love so dearly. I am sorry for the loss of your husband Oakly Wright. May God Bless you and your family.

Robin Bass

October 27, 2013

A generous,gracious,good gentleman! The love and guidance given to my granddaughter ,Raevyn,by Oakley and Dorothy is priceless.His stern and unwavering Christian discipline ,quick wit and gentle manner has made an indelible mark on her heart and he will live through her forever.My prayers for strength and comfort are with the Wright Family.Our loss is heaven's gain.

Tonya Rich Reid

October 24, 2013

I miss you, my heart hurts thinking about any suffering you may have endured, no one could ever take your place...Don't know if I can stand to see you at the services because I don't want to say goodbye....

Gloria Nottingham

October 23, 2013

To The First Lady, Mrs. Dorothy Wright and family, may you take comfort and knowing that to be absent from the body is to be with the Lord. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot healed. May the comforter comfort you and yours during this hour of bereavement and know that your loved one went from labor to reward into Heaven.

Tanya Tyler-Simpson

October 23, 2013

Gone but nerver ever forgotten. We loved you but god loved you more. My heart is heavy, and the tears are falling. i will always remember what you have tought me. When God took you home, he left a void in Refuge that no other paster can fill. I will always remember you.

patricia wright

October 22, 2013

I will always remember all the help you gave me in the flooring business. May god except you will open arms. Paoli Carpet and Flooring in 1990's.

October 22, 2013

To Dorothy and Family, Your bodies and your hearts are weak now, "but GOD is the STRENGTH of you're heart and ALL Y O U NEED FOREVER". My prayers are with and for you. Love Mari Hatton-Haynes (Marion)

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