Edward Wright

SGM Edward Wright passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the age of 82. He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1993. He was the son of the late Albert Leo Wright and Helen Blunt Wright; brother of Gloria Dean Wright, Roscoe Wright (Toni), the late Yvonne Campbell (Johnnie), Helen Mae Dillon (Louise), Bernice Wright and Albert Wright, Jr. (Elladina); he was also preceded in death by his grandparents and a host of other uncles and aunts. He was beloved by a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. He was a long standing member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Doctor John Jackson (pastor).

Relatives and friends of the family, Pastor, officers and members of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church are invited to attend his Graveside Service at Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, LA on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:30 pm. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.