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WRIGHT, Luther A., Jr. "Luke," age 70, of Dayton passed away Monday, May 1, 2006. A native of Dayton, he was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, a retiree from the Chessie System Railroad, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther, Sr. & Sarah Wright, daughter, Deborah Wright, and brother, James Wright. He leaves to cherish his member his daughters, Pamela Wright of Dayton, Robin Ship of TN, & Angela Wright of Fairborn, OH; sons, Jeffrey D. (Janice) Wright and Luther A. Wright III; sisters, Patricia Dunson and Lillian Gray; brothers, William (Ruth) Wright, and Bruce Wright all of Dayton; grandchildren Eren Wright of Columbus, OH, Allyson Wright, Juan Wright of Pittsburgh, PA, and Kori Wright of Tokyo, Japan; ex-wife and friend, Lois Wright; and a host of other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Service, 1:00 PM, Monday, May 8, 2006 at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 380 S. Broadway St., Pastor Donald W. Thompson officiating. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. Viewing 11:00 AM until time of service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church. Ceremonies entrusted to McLIN FUNERAL CHAPEL/NORTHERN HILLS, 2801 N. Gettysburg Ave.
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Lois Wright
May 16, 2006
Luther,
You were my first true love. A part of you will always remain in my heart.
Your dear ex-wife
Pamela Wright
May 15, 2006
DADDY!!!!!
Throughout the Good and Bad....Forever there will always be a large part of my heart missing....until.... I see you when I get there!!!!!!
"GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!
YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER!!!
"ME!"
Eren Wright
May 14, 2006
I love and miss you grandaddy. Thank you for all the memories.
the ladies in the office country woods
May 9, 2006
luther you brought us alot of joy here at country woods you will be greatly missed but we know if we look up at heaven you'll be blowing us a kiss!!!!!
tiffney moon
May 9, 2006
To my family "The Wrights" continue to please stay strong and lets not grow apart but grow together. we have a legacy and we must continue to stand strong just like that tree planted by the river side.
Phyllis Walder-Allen
May 9, 2006
May the love of GOD comfort you.
Edie Abbott
May 8, 2006
LUKE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND GREATLY MISSED BY THE ABBOTT FAMILY. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AWAY FROM NO WORRIES OR PAIN. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY EACH DAY.
WITH LOVE EDIE ABBOTT DAUGHTER OF YOUR NEPHEW EDDIE ABBOTT.
Ratoya, Kathy, JayJay and Erica
May 8, 2006
From your girls at Day Air Credit Union. We love you and will miss you dearly.
Lawrence RICHARDSON
May 8, 2006
May god bless your family, You have touch my life forever
keith allen
May 8, 2006
Bless the family and god be with you
Barbara Kennedy
May 7, 2006
I am Barbara Jacobs Kennedy. I attended Roosevelt High School with Luther. I send my deepest condolences to all of his family. May God Bless you all.
Sincerely Barbara Jacobs Kennedy
Catherine Wright
May 7, 2006
I'm D`Juan's grandmother Cathy Wright. I Love Eren, & I send My Deeper Condolences to the Family. I'm Praying For You All
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