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Henry Wright Obituary

Henry C. Wright Sr., former teacher and principal for Orange County Public Schools, died Monday, May 4. He was a dedicated and innovative teacher and administrator, whose career with the district spanned more than 35 years. He is credited with establishing the first school-to-work Alternative Education Center; a partnership in Orlando between OCPS and Disney World. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Tabernacle CME Church on One South Cottage Hill Road in Orlando, Florida. Viewing will be today (Friday) from 4-8 p.m. at Mitchell's Funeral Home, 501 Fairvilla Rd., Orlando, FL 32808 (407) 298-0703.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on May 8, 2009.

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Lorelei Anderson-Francis

June 7, 2009

John 14:2 (New International Version)

In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

Dear Sonya and Family,

We are praying for you and your family.

Love, Lorelei and Family

Vivian Medlcok-Coleman

May 17, 2009

Dear Sonya, Shereth, Cliff and Mrs Wright: I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Wright. Had I known he was back in the hospital,I would have been there everyday to visit him and check on him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 15, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Wright family.
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Barbara Davis Dorkins ~ JHS Class of '64
Patricia Davis Williams~JHS Class of '67
Linda Davis Fedrick ~ JHS Class of '68

Ron Wilson

May 9, 2009

Edethia- My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. It was a pleasure to have worked as Henry's assistant principal at Wymore Career Education Center for four years. We had many good memories together while we were there. I really appreciated the time we got to spend together. Sincerely,Ron Wilson

Deborah Montgomery

May 9, 2009

Mr Wright was a remarkable principal that you didn,t see in your every day life.He was not only a principal he was a father to all of his students. He will be soley missed by the class of 1981.

DrTim AdamsThD

May 8, 2009

May God Almighty Continue to BLESS and keep each member of the Family of our Friend Mr Henry Wright.

His Life had a precious and meaningful effect on each person that he came in contact with.

We share with you the Precious Memories and us Look Forward to seeing his Smiling Face in Heaven.

Dr. Tim Lucas Adams, Th. D.
Urban University Seminary, SM
A Ministry of the MetroWest Church of Christ, SM

Rita /Phyllis Mccray

May 8, 2009

Edethia & family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your loved one will be solely missed. I pray that your faith in The lord will see you and the family through this time. Just stay focused on the Lord and believe. Love & prayers Soror Rita & phyllis McCray

Johnnie (Bread) Bowman

May 8, 2009

His memory is our keepsake with which we never part.God has him in His keeping,we have him in our hearts. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.

May 8, 2009

Like many other Jones High School students I will always remember Mr.Wright as my favorite principal. I also had the opportunity to encounter Mr. Wright in my professional career at Orange County Government, he volunteered his time as an Advisory Board member representing District 6 and was a valuable member of the Board.

Prayers and special thanks to the family for sharing such a special man.

Mary Scott Hall

May 8, 2009

Henry Wright was a compassionate person with a great sense of humor who was generous, and kind. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Edethia, their three children, Sonya Gilliam (Micheal), Shereth Mervilus (MacFarlane), Henry Clifford, II (Joyce), and five grandchildren, Jina, Natalie, Lauren, Camron, and Cydney, one brother William Olden Wright, a close nephew Ben, and a host of relatives and friends.

May 8, 2009

THANKS TO TEACHERS LIKE MR. WRIGHT I WOULD NOT HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE TO DO THE ENGINEERING JOB I ENJOY TODAY.I ONLY WISH I COULD HAVE THANKED HIM PERSONALLY. E JOHNSON (JONES-CLASS OF 70)

May 8, 2009

All of us with Mobil Dialysis send our condolenscences to the Wright family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of your loss.

God Bless, Mobil Dialysis Team (ORMC)

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