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Ernest "Jack" Wright Sr.
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He was born September 19th, 1935 in Williamsport, MD, to the late Paul S. Wright and Janice Miller. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gilbert Wright and John Wright.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Orpha, his children Denise, Jack Jr. (Paula), Deanna and Melissa. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren with another expected soon, and one great-great-granddaughter, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jack was a member of Lebanon Christian Church for 65 years and served as deacon in the past.
He was an avid hunter and he enjoyed being outdoors, working in the yard or piddling in his shed. He loved visiting his many friends, watching Nascar, and spending time with his family.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM with the service at noon, followed by a graveside service on Saturday, March 1st, at Lebanon Christian Church. 409 Yorktown Rd, Newport News, VA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made out to St. Jude’s.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jill Rakes
February 27, 2025
I enjoyed seeing you speaking with my dad and George Always so sweet and always made sure to have that coffee in his hand. Heaven definitely earned a Great soul. I will always remember the Smile you had and the love for your wife.. Rest easy Mr Jack
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Mike Ballard
February 26, 2025
Our heart felt prayers our with the entire family! Red Top was a very special man between him and AKA Pop Louke, they made my day every time I was with them. Red Top and Pop were quite the team, they brought so much enjoyment to me, with as well many belly laughs. Red Top was one of the hardest working man I'd ever met, and as well one of the toughest man I ever met. While we were hunting together, he always showed up the younger members by out working them. And it wasn't nothing for Red Top and or Pop to get in the young bucks shorts, they were great leaders, while setting a great example as to how they could become true men. As Red Top demonstrated with Jack Jr. , Red Top set an example for Jack Jr. to follow and as Red Top, Jack Jr. is another fine man. Following in Jack Jr. foot steps is Travis, who as Red Top and Jack Jr. has become a fine man as well. I'm truly blessed to have known Red Top, a man I'll never forget. With Love and Prayers Mike and Susan Ballard.
Dawn and Steve Matthews
February 25, 2025
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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