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Rev. JEFFREY SCOTT WRIGHT
1962 - 2015
Rev. JEFFREY SCOTT WRIGHT
1962 - 2015
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Rev. JEFFREY SCOTT
Age 53, of Flowery Branch, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA, following a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. He will lie in state from 3:30-4:00 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend Jeff Coleman, Reverend Steve Wood and Reverend Andy Witt will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 4, 2015, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Wright was born on February 25, 1962, in Flowery Branch to Mary Jo Beck Wright and the late Joseph Wright. He graduated from Johnson High School in 1980, and attended Spirit Vision Bible College and graduated with a Masters of Divinity. Mr. Wright was the owner of Camper City and a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church. He was a licensed local pastor of United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Joella Beck Allison and Clarence Richard Beck; paternal grandparents, Nora Strickland Wright and Benjamin Wright. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Sarah Shumaker Wright of Flowery Branch; mother, Mary Beck Wright of Buford; sister, Michele Wright Cancilla; and brother-in-law, Chuck Cancilla of Buford; daughter, Jessica Wright Yaun of Flowery Branch; son, Benjamin Scott Wright of Duluth; daughter, Christina Wright Bourne of Tucker; and two grandchildren; and two nieces. Mr. Wright was dearly loved by his family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor and counseled many to the glory of God. He was a strong advocate for the saving grace of his Lord, Jesus Christ, and led many people to believe in the risen Savior. He was a business man and conducted his business with honor and integrity. His favorite Bible verse was Nehemiah 8:10, "The joy of the Lord is your strength." He will be missed by many. MEMORIAL PARK FUNERAL HOME, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to:
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Phillip Stewart
October 3, 2015
Fran and I were saddened to learn of your loss.
October 3, 2015
Sara, I am so sorry for the loss your family is feeling. A part of your heart is gone, at least for awhile. Please know how much I love & admired Jeff.
October 3, 2015
STEVE AND I ARE SENDING OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY ALONG WITH PRAYERS OF COMFORT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
SUE AND STEVE DYER
Burton & Barbara Urbanick
October 3, 2015
Dear Mary and family,
Barbara and I are so sorry to hear about the sad
loss of your son Jeffery.
Please know that our prayer will be for your comfort and God's strength as you celebrate his
precious life as a ambassador for his savior.
He has his inheritance as promised.
1 Peter 1:4
God bless you and your family.
In Christ's Love
Burton & Barbara Urbanick
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