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Herbert Bradford Wright Jr.

Herbert Bradford Wright Jr. obituary, Orlando, FL

Herbert Wright Obituary

Herbert B. Wright, Jr., 94, passed away September 10, 2020 after a fall. Born to Mary (Murphy) Wright and Herbert B. Wright, Sr. in Plymouth, Mass., he served in the Army during World War II. Shortly after discharge he married Barbara (Stevens) Wright, his bride of 69 years until his death. They moved to Winter Park, Florida in 1954 where they operated the Winter Park Motel at the corner of Fairbanks and Hwy. 17-92. Herb worked as a clerk at the Winter Park Post Office for 36 years. He was an active member of First Congregational Church of Winter Park for 66 years. A well-known daily walker around the town, he continued this habit after moving to The Mayflower Retirement Center in 2001, until last year. Herb was preceded in death by his son, David. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Susan; daughter-in-law, Cynthia; grandsons, Dan (Michelle), Alex and Adam; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations made in his honor can be sent to his church at www.fccwp.org.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Sep. 15 to Sep. 17, 2020.

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Linda Stevens

October 3, 2020

Sending my love and condolences to you all...Uncle Herb had a very gentle soul and kind heart..may he Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Linda

Diane Tolonen

October 3, 2020

We were so sad to hear about Uncle Herb. He had a long and full lifed Sending love and prayers to the whole family. Sincerely, the Tolonen Stevens family

Jeannette Sieloan

September 19, 2020

The Korean War Veterans Association Department of Florida and Chapter 173 Casselberry send our belated yet deepest sympathies on the passing of our Brother In Arms Herbert Bradford Wright, Jr. (US Army WWII).
He served his country well and honorably.
May he Rest In Peace.

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