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for Steven Wright
Toni
May 14, 2021
We miss you so much what a wonderful man you were and we as your family have never forgotten about you and we will always love you...until we meet again
Cynthia Carter-Simmons
August 9, 2011
To Lavon and Children,
It sadden me to hear of Mr. Steve's passing. I meet Mr. Steve and Ms. Lavon through my father Lonnie Carter, when you all lived in front on 41st and Reynolds Street (many years ago). Those were the GOOD DAYS! My dad did cookouts and Mr. Steve as I called him always came over with a smile on his face and a hug for everyone. I can even recall seeing him downtown (taking his daily scroll) with the most pleasant smile on his face saying, "hey baby doll how is daddy doing?" You all are in my prayers and may God provide you with the strength to carry you through this time of need.
Carol Bowers
August 5, 2011
My condolences are with you all on this day that the LORD has made, let this family, have peace, much LOVE, and plenty of the LORDS Blessings to store,upon you'll this day of bereavement. Steve has always been a very nice person to be around, and he will truly be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Carol(Dunbar) Bowers
C/O "77" SHS Blue Jackets
August 5, 2011
To the Wright Family
It is with much sadness that we write this tribute. Steve was a very good friend that we have known for many years. We will miss him greatly. But we understand that it was his time to depart this world to be with his Heavenly Father. May his family be comforted during this time of great sorrow to know that he is now free from suffering and wants you to be strong. Remember those good times he shared with you and understand it is not always the length of time that we spend with our loved ones, it is the quality of the time spent. You have the memories of those wonderful times with Steve that will sustain you.
We pray that God will give you comfort and strength.
Warren & Shirley Cheek
US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District
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Felicia Lowman
August 4, 2011
My Dad and I will always remember the wonderful memories of Steven. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wright Family during this difficult season.
August 4, 2011
Our prayers and love go out to the Wright family. Just remember that God makes no mistakes. Stay strong and together family. Edward Williams and family
The Spencer Family
August 4, 2011
Keeping You In Prayer
C/O 77 Brenda spencer
August 4, 2011
Keeping You All In Prayer, Steve Will Always Be Remembered For His Kind Spirt And That Glowing Smile. May God Give You All That Is Needed.
Love Ya,
Anita German
August 4, 2011
May God continue to Bless you Lavonne and your family. May he give you the strength to carry on.
Pastor Errol Roach
August 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had the opportunity to work with Steven in the City-Wide Mass choir and other musical events. I am saddened to hear of his passing.
August 3, 2011
LaVonne & Family
As past members of City Wide Mass Chior, I remember Steven for the smile he always had and for his musical ability. May God grant you peace during this time of sadness. My heartfelt condolences to all the family.
Betty Grant
August 3, 2011
Lavonne has been braiding my hair since I was a little girl and Steve would usually come home for lunch see me and crack jokes and made me laugh. He was a good man with a natural happy spirit and I could tell that he had deep love and appreciation for his family. I knew he was a musician but I didn't know he was a savannah high alum like myself so maybe thats why I always felt a kinship with him . I appreciated the person that he was and I know he is joyous in heaven right now. God bless his soul and his entire family. Chakia Proctor and Family.
Debbie Blackston
August 3, 2011
Dear LaVonne,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Steve always had a glad countenance regardless of the day's difficulties. I was privileged to know him and help direct the financial path you both so richly deserve. May God hold you in His hand and give you the support needed to accept His will. I'm unable to work at the Credit Union anymore, but I'll be an available friend for life.
Rogenia Savage
August 3, 2011
Lavonne & Family,
You have my sincere condolences as you prepare for this last journey with Steven. Know that he is now resting with our heavenly father and its alright now.
louise dawkins
August 3, 2011
Vonn & Family: To learn of Steve's passing was a hard pill. I do pray for you all that He will keep you covered under His blood. Remember, if He said it, He meant it, because He cannot lie. Three things you cannot forget: family, good times and old friends. We will always remember you and Steve. Steve left a positive note with me when I heard him play his sax solo, then he began singing: 'Though the storms keep on raging in my life .....my soul has been anchored in the Lord'. I felt those words then, and I know it has grown in his life. That's why he was able to keep a positive attitude and was willing to help anyone, with that smile you can't forget. He will be sorely missed. Much love to you.
Ms. L. M. Dawkins (COE Retiree) and son 'Duane'
Joan Gilliard
August 3, 2011
Deepest Sympathy,
Ronald & Joan S. Gilliard
Lynn Ellis
August 3, 2011
I only knew Steve briefly while I was doing my internship with the Corps. I am very glad that I had the honor knowing him for that brief moment. He was a very kind and fun gentlemen. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Janis Stewart Folsom
August 3, 2011
I am very sad at Steve's passing. May GOD give you comfort. I worked with Steve at COE. He was always smiling and never had negative words to say. Bless your family at this time. He's now a bright star shining down on us!
Inge Lawson
August 3, 2011
Steve, you will be terribly missed, know our hearts soar with you as you stand by the Creator smiling down on us. May the Creator wrap his arms around your family and keep them safe until we are all together again. We love you Steve. - Inge
Gloria S. Tyson
August 3, 2011
To Vonnie & Family
May you have comfort and peace knowing that Stev has gone to begin living his life in a home that's not built by hand continuos prayers for your strenght.
August 3, 2011
From Cleveland's Ms.Von you and your family are in our prayers
August 3, 2011
Ms.Von You and your family are in my prayer
Mary Antalan
August 3, 2011
To the Wright Family:
I had the pleasure of meeting Steve in 1994 while working at the Corps of Engineers. My heart broke into pieces when I learned of his death, and I cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow. I wish I had words to comfort and sustain you in your grief, but I know there are none that will take away any pain you are feeling now. My heart aches for you. Even my knees know your grief, as I have been on them in prayer for your family.
Although words seem futile now in the midst of your sorrow, I want to express my deepest and sincere condolences. Steve was a great Friend and I will forever remember his smile. He was an Angel that God allowed to grace us for a minute. He has truly ‘Gone Too Soon’.
lorraine jennings
August 3, 2011
RIP! my dear cousin. You will be missed by many. My prayers go out to the family.
Love:
Lorraine and family.
Hasan Abdul-Salaam
August 3, 2011
LaVonne & Family,
May almighty God lift the heavy burden of sorrow off your hearts. I know he will. I pray Steve enters the lord's pearly gates of paradise. During my time of knowing Steve and while we were colleagues working at the Corps, Steve was always encouraging and inspirational. Especially if you had a chance to hear him play the SAX. He would always refer to me as his little brother. RIP Big Brother! Job well done.
August 3, 2011
My Deepest Sympathies to Steve's family. I knew Steve while working at the Corps of Engineers in Savannah.
Jack Cox USACE 1984-2008, Retired
Beverly Jackson & Family
August 3, 2011
LaVonne and Family,
Just reminising about the times and conversations I shared with Steve when he was a member of First Bryan. He always had something uplifting to say and was the same joyful, humble person everytime I saw him. I can hear that beautiful voice and hear him play that saxaphone..it was like listening to music from heaven. Please know that your husband was loved and respected by me and many others. You are in the prayers of many. GOD bless you and "Look to the hills from whense comes all your help and strength"
Hilliard Lang
August 3, 2011
To the Wright family, Earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal. May Our Lord comfort you during this difficult time. God bless you
August 3, 2011
To the Wright Family,
Please know that you are in our prayers. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Steve is in the presence of the Lord, and he'll never know illness again of any kind. Because Jesus lives,he lives and one day there will be a wonderful reunion. We love you in Christ.
Dr. Matthew M. & Lady Sheila Odum
Temple of Glory Community Church
Mabel Ruth
August 3, 2011
To the Wright Family from the Ruth Family,
Grandpa, as I would call him in the hallway, elevator or just out for his morning stroll. I will miss you. God bless you Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers,
Mabel
USACE Family
Otis Anderson
August 3, 2011
Vonne,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Steve was was a great person to know and work with. He was and always will be apart of my USACE extended family. We will all miss him very much. Wish i was there to attend the services, but i send my prayers and blessings.
With Deepest Sympathies
Otis & Tammy Anderson
anthony pace
August 2, 2011
LaVon our hearts go out to you the children and the rest of the family!my heart is heavy right now and hope peace and comfort be with your family,I will miss my friend but i will never for get him .SHS class of 76
Tracy James
August 2, 2011
LaVon, Tommy and Charlene
Our hearts go out to you all during this your time of sorrow. We will miss Steve and share in your loss. We know your heart is heavy right now and it is our prayer that God will give you peace and comfort. We pray he will continue to bless and strengthen you in the days ahead. Remember we love you and are here if you need us.
Leroy & Trish Garvin, Tracy James, Kendra James Reed
August 2, 2011
To the Family of Steven Wright,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most diffcult time.
I wish you God's Peace
Emily Brown(Class of 1976, BlueJacket for Life)
Victoria McKine
August 2, 2011
My condolences to the Wright family. May God continue to give you His joy, which is your strength during this time of sorrow. SHS c/o '77
Teresa Macon Jackson
August 2, 2011
Sorry to hear of this! I accidently ran across the obit just perusing the Savannah local paper. I had to just sit back and take a breath. I met Steve when he used to come to Savannah from New York each summer to spend time with his grandaunt and granduncle, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Green. They lived across the street from me and my parents on East 35th Street and Liveoak Street. He was just a kid of 15 at that time. The kids on our block used to love to play cards and Steve wanted to play but he did not know how to shuffle the cards and he wanted to do it like the professionals all fancy and stuff. Well, he made me sit on the porch and give him lessons and show him how to shuffle a deck of cards in all the hot summer heat! Wow. Years passed by and we just sort of went our ways (just the natural order of things that happens as we grow from kids into adults in search of new direction or to find ourselves or our nitch in life. The friendship we shared still existed because that was the kind of person Steve was! One could never feel like a stranger to Steve. If he knew you, that was just it, he treated you just as though there was never a gap in communication. God bless Steve for his legacy. Steve loved life and as I recall it, he enjoyed it tremendously. God bless the Wright Family. God bless his loving wife whom he always tell me that he loved endearingly. At the mention of her name, he'd give this great big smile and boy did Steve have a laugh for you. He had that infectious laugh you could not escape. It is God's will and we will yeild to it. It is his plan. With deepest respect and in honour of his life and labour, Teresa Macon Jackson, North Jacksonville, Fla, formerlly of Savannah, Ga.(alumni of SHS and SSU)
Lillie Holloway
August 2, 2011
To: Mr. Wright * Charlene/Rev.* Mrs.Rosa Scott Family, are very sorry to here of the demise of your love one. May the Lord comfort you in a very special way as we pray.
August 1, 2011
My prayers go out to the Wright family in the time of their lost.
Wanda ( Brown) McDonald c/o 79
tonia mydell
August 1, 2011
Condolences from Tonia Cain Mydell, SHS c/o '79
Tomesha Hendrix-Saunders
August 1, 2011
My prayers are with you and the family.....praying for strength and comfort in your time of sorrow. I enjoyed those talks with the two of you at Candler and I that I could do my best to comfort & care for him (& you) in his time of illness. --Tomesha Hendrix-Saunders (aunt - Pam Middleton/Temple of Glory member/RN Candler Hosp)
Linda Wilder-Bryan
August 1, 2011
I extend my heart felt wishes of peace and his gracious love wisdom and courage during
your time of bereavement.
The SHS Alumni also will keep you, your family and friends uplifted in prayers.
August 1, 2011
Our prayers are with the family from SHS Classmates of 1979!
Kimisha Warner
August 1, 2011
To the Wright Family,
My prayers are with the entire family at this time. I met Steve at the Corps of Engineers and his smile and humor lit up this place. He will be greatly missed. May God keep the family in his loving arms during these difficult days to come.
Monica Moore
August 1, 2011
To the family my condolences. I will never forget Steve’s encouraging words of wisdom each and every day.
Pam Middleton
July 31, 2011
Lavonne, my prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. Pam Johnson Middleton, SHS c/o 77
Arlyn Sanchez (Ortiz)
July 30, 2011
I will truly miss you Steve. Lavonne I will always remember how you and Steve welcome me in your home and how we became just close friends from COE...RIP Steve......
Evangelist Janice Johnson-Scott
July 29, 2011
Lavonne & Family...My heart goes out to you in the loss of your loved one... but just know that in the midst of your sorrow, GOD is surely able to take care of you.
Cynthia Saunders
July 29, 2011
My big brother....I could go to you with whatever...you would smile and say BABY GIRL IT WILL BE ALRIGHT...So now I say the same words to you Lavonne, Shawn, Judon,Shelton and Romel it will be alright....The family can be comforted in knowing, that when STEVEN wakes up in heaven....the one who loves him greatly(JESUS) will be there...Love you Cynthia , Candace, Robert Saunders
Ephrim & Ann Sims
July 29, 2011
To Lavon and family,
From the time we met Steve and you, Steve has always been loving, friendly,and happy. To the sons, your Dad has left a memory of taking care of and loving Von and all of you. We will miss him. May God keep you in His care during these difficult days.
Love,
Veronica Grovener
July 29, 2011
Prayers And Condolences To The Family, From Savannah High's Class Of 1979
Wanda, Pat & Courtney Boyd
July 29, 2011
LaVonne & Family,
My heart breaks for you. Steve was the best! We meet him 18 years ago when Von started braiding Courtney's hair. He treated us like family from day one. My Goodness Von, if I am blessed to have a husband to love me the way Steve loved you! Watching the two of you together was witnessing "True Unconditional Love" for each other. We are sad because he's gone, but I smile because I had the honor of knowing him.
We love you & your family
Pamela Hope
July 29, 2011
We offer our condolences. We shall remember Steve's quick smile, his calm acceptance of life with it's joys and sorrows. His open heart and strong spirit will be with us all forever. May your thoughts of his life bring you warm memories. We will hold up Steve, his family and friends in our prayers. He left a smile with all he met.
Pamela Hope and family,
Savannah Federal Credit Union
Leonard Jones
July 29, 2011
Please accept our deepest condolences. It is with great sadness that we accept the Master's will. When I ask why, I have to believe the Lord needed a saxaphonist for His heavenly orchestra. Gwenette and I will continue praying for you.
Jennifer Penn
July 29, 2011
I will miss you my friend.
July 29, 2011
Please accept our condolences, during this difficult time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. It's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow. May looking back in memories help comfort your tomorrow. It breaks our heart to lose him, but he did not go alone. A part of us went with him the day God called him home.
Navigation Management Branch, Operations Division, Savannah Army Corps of Engineers
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