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Alvin Wright Obituary

WRIGHT Alvin Wright slipped into the arms of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He is the beloved husband of Shirley Muse Wright. Alvin is the son of the late Richard, Sr. and Elnoria Wright, brother to Richard Wright, Jr., Leon Wright, Dorothy Byrd, and the late Lionel Wright. He is the father of Stephenie Danzella, Lisa Lawana, Alvin Michael, and Kip Anthony Wright; stepfather of Tania C. Miles. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Dr. Desiree Haynes, Alicia Parker, Shantelle Miles, Brandon and Kayla Wright; two great grandchildren: Quincy Wright and Riley Faulk; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, employees of the United States Post Office, Baptist Hospital, Todd Shipyards; members of United States Army, Sharks Social and Pleasure Club; classmates of Booker T. Washington High School; members of Corpus Christi - Epiphany Catholic Church are invited to attend the Funeral of Christian Burial at D.W. Rhodes Chapel, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA, on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, visitation from 9am to 10am; services at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Lake Lawn Cemetery, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Arrangements are entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodefuneral.com to sign the online guest book.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2012.

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Tommy Austin

March 26, 2012

TO THE FAMILY OF ALVIN WRIGHT:
In the love of God, may you find strenth and peace,
In the prayers of friends, may you find comfort and love.
With Deepest Sympaty,
Your friend and band member from (The 8 Tones band.)Tommy Austin

Andre & Roxi Augustine

March 22, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your loss... Much love to all and prayers for peace and joy in your cherished memories!

Dr Haynes

March 21, 2012

Grandpa, you will be greatly missed. I love you!

Patricia Jeff

March 21, 2012

My deepest sympathy is extended to the family. Patricia C. Jeff, wife of the late Herbert Jeff-former member of the Sharks Social and Pleasure Club.

Gloria Leblanc and Family

March 21, 2012

Michael and Kip we send owe deepest codolences to you and your family.

Madeline Parker-Ambrose

March 20, 2012

To The Family....I extend my deepest condolences. May pleasant memories bring you comfort!! (Alicia's Aunt)

Judy R. Carter

March 20, 2012

Alvin and Kip,

I am sorry to here of your Dad's passing. May he rest in Peace !!!

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