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Leonard Wright Obituary

WRIGHT, LEONARD S. SR. - of Blount County, TN, departed this life, July 9, 2010, at Ben Atchely State Veterans Home. The oldest surviving child of four children, born to Samuel and Ruth Wright, May 6, 1938 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by, parents, Samuel and Ruth Wright; daughter, Vicky Lynne Wright; sister, Gwendolyn (Lester) Scott; grandson, Jeremiah Bradley Wright. Survivors, former wife, Everline B. Wright; son, Leonard Samuel (Jamaya Faye) Wright, Jr.; daughter, Lynne Denise Wright; brother, Charles Wright; sister, Corrie (Charles) Neal; uncle, James Wright; aunts, Hiawatha (Josephus) Crande, and Hattie Wright; granddaughter, Jauqline Brittnay; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; devoted families to include, Dirl, Walker, Johnson. Family will receive friends, 5:30-6:30 pm, Wednesday, at Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, 546 College St., funeral service, 6:30 p.m., Rev. Donna Butler, officiating. Interment 11:30 pm, Thursday, at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary www. jarnigansmortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2010.

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Brenda Driskell-Rawlings

July 17, 2010

To the Wright family, You are in our thoughs and prayers. We are sorry that we were not able to be their with you, yet we are with you in heart and spirit. May God continue to comfort and bless you. We love and miss you all.
Brenda Driskell-Rawlings ( Memphis TN)

Lucile (Kirk)Hammond

July 16, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

July 16, 2010

Mr. Wright,
Me and Barbara met with you when I moved from Atlanta to Louisville, TN in 2004 and the wisdom and kind words were never forgotten. I will always remember your loving spirit and easy nature. Sorry I cannot be there to see you off to Gods Glorious Home. God Bless.

Richard L. Valentine Jr.
RHHT 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Camp Taji, Iraq

Willard &Sally Laster

July 15, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

July 14, 2010

To the Wright Family
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss of a great person who was very kind and always pleasant. We will continue to lift you up in our prayers.

The Paul Sudderth Family
Mother Love Baptist Church
Louisville, Tn.

Julia Teasley-Valentine

July 14, 2010

Corrie and Charles Henry,

You and your Family are in my Prayers during this period of mourning. I will miss Leonard (Clink), his soft smile, words of wisdom, and spiritual discussions. His many cousins on his Mother's side (my Mother named my Sister after your Mother) are full of grief. He will be truly missed. Corrie and Charles - you were Faithful to the end. May God's Love comfort and keep you.

Love you~

Cousin Julia Valentine and Family.

Terry Collins

July 14, 2010

God bless Leonard and his family. He will be missed by many who loved him and his friendly disposition.

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Eric Leake

July 14, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Fran Thomas

July 13, 2010

Corrie & Family:
My deepest condolences to you all. Corrie, I had the pleasure of meeting Leonard about 27 years ago thru a very dear friend, Rita E. Walker.
I can recall the many hours I sat and listened to Rita and Leonard relive the many memories of yesterday as if they were present day.
I will never forget my moments of laughter to the brink of tears of a gentleman so full of life. He will live on in all of our memories and his spirit will forever surround you with comfort. God Bless and may you have peace of mind knowing he was so loved.

Judy Burke

July 13, 2010

Corrie and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy,Leonard was such a nice friend and teacher.He always had a smile and a kind word for us.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Victoria Whitehead

July 13, 2010

God bless you and keep you.

Melvin & Mary Tate

July 13, 2010

May God keep you all in the hollow of his arms during this time of sorrow .
God takes care of us all.

LISA CROSS WOODS & FAMILY

July 13, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joyce Butler-Echols

July 13, 2010

Corrie & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Love of Christ comfort and keep you.

Jean Fleenor

July 13, 2010

I worked with Leonard at Beaver Brook Country Club 50 years ago. I wanted to offer my sympathy to his family.
Jean Fleenor

REV. JOHN & DIANE JORDAN

July 12, 2010

THE JORDAN FAMILY SEND MANY PRAYERS TO THE WRIGHT FAMILY. LEONARD WAS A GREAT MAN OF GOD. HIS WORD WAS HIS BOND.

James Spearman

July 12, 2010

May God comfort the family during your hour of bereavement,Be Blessed in JESUS for joy comes in the morning.
Jim class of 56

Rita Walker

July 12, 2010

Corrie, Lynn, Charles and Family

I am so sorry.
These are thoughts from my heart.
In my heart there is a garden that blooms sweetly all year through with flowers of joy and laughter that belong to you and me.
My memories are the roses...each as perfect and as fair as the bright and happy hours that we alone shared. My thoughts of you are pansies with their faces warm and gay. And our friendship like the daisies adds sunshine to each day. What lovely places my garden is and oh, how dear to me, for it keeps you always close in my heart in heaven where you will be!

Love Always,
Rita E. Walker

Connie Beatty

July 12, 2010

To The Wright Family

My prayers and thoughts are with you. Leonard was a good friend. He will be missed greatly.

Elaine Pruitt

July 12, 2010

To the family of Leonard S. Wright. I am shocked of the passing of Leonard. I was reading the obituaries today and stumbled across Lenoard passing. He was a wonderful person. A man of God who often inspired me to follow the leading of Christ. I met Leonard in a joint business venture. He was so knowledgeable. I am sadden today in my heart. I feel like he did not finish his mission on this earth. He was a man of much wisdom and loved the Lord. He will truly be missed. I thank God for affording me the opportunity to meet a man of such character and integrity. I regret that I was not aware that he was ill to say my good bye to such a wonderful friend.

Leonard I know you are at peace and my prayers are with your family and those that love you.

God Strengthen The Family,

Elaine Pruitt, Knoxville, TN

Zandra Mills

July 12, 2010

Lynn and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that the Lord will give you peace and comfort during this time. Please let us know if we can be of any service to you. The Mills Family

Elizabeth Oxendine

July 12, 2010

Leonard, you will be missed. Such a special man you were! I pray for comfort and peace for the family and may God bless you all! I only knew him through my employer but he had a smile when he came in and was so kind when speaking with him. I was so shocked to hear of his passing. Elizabeth Oxendine(Scottrade, Knoxville)

Joe D. Cody, Sr.

July 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn Gaddis

July 12, 2010

Corrie and Charles
You will be in my prayers.

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