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Marcus Wright Obituary

Marcus L. Wright
Fort Valley, GA- Marcus "Big" Wright, was called home on February 14th, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Peggy Herman; stepfather, Milton Herman; brother, Eddie Wright Jr; sister, Tequila Thurman; four daughters, Tamara Bottom, Tazahi Battle, La'Daja and Tiara Clark. Service will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church February 19th at 2:00 pm.
C.J. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Feb. 18, 2013.

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Octavia Clark

February 20, 2013

I can't believe you are gone.You have giving me two most important girls in my life La'Daja and Tiara ..You are at peace now and will forever be my angel and in my heart.LOVE YOU ALL WAY.

Eddie Wright

February 19, 2013

R.I.P. little brother, you will be greatly missed.

February 19, 2013

WITH DEEP SYMPATHY MY HEART GOES OUT 2 BIG WRIGHT'S FAMILY. I CAN SAY THAT HE HAS GIVEN ME 2 JOYS IN MY LOVE MY FIRST 2 GRAND DAUGHTHERS. LADAJA AND TIARA CLARK. FOR THAT REASON I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO HIM AND HIS MEMMORY. REST ON BIG WRIGHT YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS. MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND LOVE IN GOD'S HEAVEN!

Deirdre Lowe-Wilson

February 19, 2013

REST IN PARADISE BIG WRIGHT

Shanita Bryant

February 19, 2013

RIP Big Wright.

February 19, 2013

To the family ..... Stay strong God is with you.
R.I.P Big Wright you were truly a good friend. Love you much
Tomika Walton-Wonnum & Family

Reginald & Alecia Ervin

February 19, 2013

You will be truly missed Big, to the family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joffrey Thomas

February 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Big Wright started cutting my hair when I was 12 years old and now I'm 31 years old. He was the Big Brother that I never had, and he will be deeply missed. "R.I.P. Big Wright"

The Richardson family

February 18, 2013

R.I.P BIG WRIGHT You will forever be remembered!!

February 18, 2013

Auntie Peggy and family, My deepest sympathy for yet another soul lost in our family. Nevetheless he is gone to a bigger and better place where he will be taken care of by "Lil Ma", Uncle Eddie and Uncle Man. God Bless.
Taffee Wright "Khandi"

takemia northern

February 18, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to all family and friends. You were truly a remembered barber and person. Always will you have a place in my heart..

Alger Rumph

February 18, 2013

Sorry to hear of another good person and classmate taken too soon. We will miss you, and forever keep you in our hearts. Glad to have known a truly good guy and master barber.

TERRANCE & SUZETTE FINDLEY

February 18, 2013

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, AND I PRAY THAT GOD WILL STREGTHEN YOU ALL LIKE ONLY HE CAN. BIG WRIGHT WAS MY HUSBAND TERRANCE FINDLEY'S BARBER A WHILE BACK AS WELL AS MY GRANDCHILDREN. HE WILL BE GRATELY MISSED.

MARIEALICE WRIGHT

February 18, 2013

May God Rest Your Souls and give you all His Peace To my extended family and Ex HUSBAND I send My Love and Condolences to Our Loss My Brother in Law is gone to Our Father now I pray We all be ready for that Great Day Earth have no sorrows that Heaven cant Heal I Love You All O Death where is your sting O Grave where is The Victory 2nd Corinthians 15 v 55 even through our loss Death didnt punch us hard enough that we have fallen this kick cant keep us down bc we fall down but we get up we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus and the Grave have no Victory death was meant to Rejoice life granted for the 2nd life to come of Jesus returning with us that go to him and When he died and Rose on the 3rd day with All Powers the Victory was Ours Rejoice I say Rejoice God has Opened The Flood Gates of Heaven I feel the Rain do you feel the Rain Let it rain My brother in law my pal my friend my extended family member is gone but may the work hes done speak for him and I leave Rom. 10 v 9 with you all Make God Lord and Savior over Your Lives if you have not done so I Pray We All Be Ready I Love You All May God Rest Your Souls Im only a whisper away Gods Able You all are in my heart Sorry for Our Loss God needed His Son His Servant I Love You in Jesus Be Blessed

Octavia Clark

February 18, 2013

La'Daja, Tiara and I will miss you so much. You are there father and friend and will hold a special place in our hearts forever. " RIP Big Wright"

Robin Joyner

February 18, 2013

Peggy, So sorry to learn of your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God put his loving arms around you all and comfort you at this diufficult time. Robin Joyner

Robin Joyner

February 18, 2013

Peggy,So sorry to learn of your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you at this difficult time in your life.

Mimi Jacobs

February 18, 2013

Our deepest and most sincere sympathy goes out to all of the family. Big was a wonderful person and will be missed tremendously. May God's grace & mercy keep & sustain you, may the love of Jesus Christ fill & surround you, & may the Holy Spirit guide & comfort you ~ Now & Always! Sincerely, The Jacobs/Ross Family

Beverly & Tony Wilson

February 18, 2013

RIP..Big Wright...

Geraldine King-Postell

February 18, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Anne & Jacqueline Statham

February 18, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. God can and will give you the strength to continue. Reflect on those good times and memories. Prayer will get you through, just lean and depend on Jesus.

Anne & Jacqueline Statham

February 18, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. God can and will give you the strength to continue. Reflect on those good times and memories. Prayer will get you through, just lean and depend on Jesus.

Anne & Jacqueline Statham

February 18, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. God can and will give you the strength to continue. Reflect on those good times and memories. Prayer will get you through, just lean and depend on Jesus.

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