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MERVIN WRIGHT Obituary
SALISBURY — Mervin C. Wright Jr., 80, of Salisbury went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.
Born in Salisbury, he was a son of Mervin C. and Edna Dashiell Wright. He was a graduate of the former Salisbury Colored High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, being awarded two medals.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Kathryn; eight children, Adeana (Rodney) Cannon, Mervin III, Vivian, Jeffrey and Jennifer Wright, Malinda (Bobby) Hitch, Gwendolyn "Pie" Penn and Susan Lewis; two brothers, David Wright Sr. and William Jackson; two sisters, Edith Wright of Philadelphia and the Rev. Edna Andrews; 21 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, favorite cousins and good friends.
A homegoing celebration of his life will be held Saturday at noon at Wesley Temple on West Road. A viewing will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carol Camper
December 5, 2011
To my friends the Wrights and Lewis', my prayers are with you.
Jamaar Harmon
December 3, 2011
To my family and cousin i sad to hear bout cousin marvin he was a great people person to all and family he'll make u laugh
Calvin & Sheila HarmonSr.
December 3, 2011
To the Wright family, Mervin is in heaven looking down on us...Mervin is alright with God...now we have to continue to send our timber up....God bless the family in the time of lost...Amen....
Evang. Antoinette Williams
December 2, 2011
My prayers go out to the Wright family and God is with you. He does not make mistakes. May your time of sorrow heal and your memories strengthen you as you remember the many wonderful years you had with your loved one. God Bless you all.
Clarence Smith
December 1, 2011
To the Family: GOD has Love for all of us in so many ways,so too the Family stay in good faith and trust in GOD I know that Jr.did, an still does, yet within GODS LOVE and in GODS WAYS GODS BLESS.
Sandra & Clarence Smitty Smith Jr.
Diane M. West
December 1, 2011
To the Family: Somehow, words are always hard to comeby at times like these. Jr lived a well life and was well loved. May the memories you all shared soothe and comfort your hearts.May God bless you and keep you in his care.
December 1, 2011
Family: My Prayers are with you all, just know GOD has Mr. Mervin in the Psalm of his hand. Trust in God at all times. I pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sherri Smothers, Owings Mills MD
Faneea Cottman
December 1, 2011
Jennifer and Jeffrey: My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May God continue to bless and strenghen you and your family.
Gail McFarlane
December 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family, may God comfort you through these tough times. Gail McFarlane
Brenda Dawson
November 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of bereavement.
morine "rine" elbert
November 30, 2011
May God comfort the family right now; especially my Aunt/with all the memories that you reflect back on of Uncle Mervin is a reminder that you can face tomorrow because he will continue to live, may God give you peace n rest and joy will come in the morning! love always
kenyata chandler
November 30, 2011
Mervin and vivian, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Weeping may endure for a night,but joy will come in the morning. Praying for you and the family.
Roxie Connelly
November 30, 2011
My prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. Lean on the everlasting arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus The Christ.
Love,
Roxie P. Connelly
Jestine Pryor
November 30, 2011
I extend my sincere condolences to the Wright family. Mervin was a dear person. Focus on God's grace and the memories of good times you shared with him. I pray for peace, comfort, love, support, and strength for the family now and at all times. Sincerely,
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