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Michael Wright Obituary

Michael P. Wright COLUMBIA - Michael P. Wright went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2018. He was born August 14, 1995 in College Station, Texas, grew up most of his life in Ithaca, New York and since 2012 lived in Columbia, South Carolina. Michael attended Hargrave Military Academy and graduated from Ben Lippen School. He attended the University of Alabama majoring in Management Information Systems and International Studies. Passionate in all his interests which included politics, current events, and football, he was extremely loyal to those close to him. Michael made friends easily, read vociferously, learned independently, and loved deeply. He is survived by his mother, Mary; his father, Patrick; and his brother, Matthew. His was a life full of potential, cut short at too young an age. He will be missed. The memorial service will be held at 6:00 o'clock Thursday evening, October 18th at Shandon Baptist Church, 5250 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 5 o'clock. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Ben Lippen School, 7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The State on Oct. 14, 2018.

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Connie Colbert

October 8, 2019

Michael's kind and loving spirit will always be remembered. Our love to all the family,
Connie and Jack

November 3, 2018

Pat, Mary and Matthew, Our hearts break to hear about Michael. We have special memories of our time with all of you in Ithaca when Michael and Matthew were kids. May God bless all of you during this very difficult time. Lots of love, Emily & Matt

November 3, 2018

Dear Patrick, Mary and Matthew,
My heart goes out to you on the loss of Michael. I know that it must be a difficult time for you. May your faith in God give you strength.
Love,
Cousins Cathy and Kimberly

October 24, 2018

Dear Pat and Mary,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you during this extremely difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family in hopes that God's love and mercy will surround you with comfort and give you peace.

Katy Barclay

Andrea and Duane Scott

October 21, 2018

May Gods comfort and peace bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 21, 2018

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

Debbie and Tim Cretney

October 19, 2018

Mary, Pat and Matthew,

We are so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Soledad Exantus

October 19, 2018

Dear Pat, Mary, Matthew,
My heart was deeply hurt by the loss of your precious son, I can only imagine what you are going thru right now. I am praying that the Lord will give you strength, peace and comfort to continue on the path He has paved for you. God bless you- Soledad Exantus, Ithaca New York

Joseph Bonatz

October 19, 2018

Mike was my little bro in our fraternity so I had the privilege of hanging out with him a lot during his pledgeship and after he initiated.

One of my favorite memories of him was when he, our friend Kam, and I were hanging out in his dorm room. We were listening to some of our favorite music dancing like total goofs. The whole situation was absurd but it didn't matter. We were laughing so much because when he found joy in the simple things in life, he wanted to include others in the moment. I think that's a lesson we can all learn from him.

Mike showed me what it means to truly live life to the fullest and he faced every challenge thrown his way with unwavering determination. My condolences go out to his parents, Pat and Mary, and his brother Matthew. I pray you will all find the strength to carry on during this difficult time.

Nell Limbaugh

October 18, 2018

Dear Mary and Pat,
I was so so sorry to hear about your son, Michael. Words cannot even express how my heart hurts for you. I hope and pray that in time you will find peace. Its such a hard burden to bare. I lost my sister in a car accident when she was 21. Time will turn those tears into cherished memories.

Sharon & Robert Taylor

October 18, 2018

Dear Pat & Mary,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Michael. May God comfort you and your family during this dark and difficult time. Robert and I will keep you in our prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy, Sharon and Robert Taylor

Mary Ruffin Childs

October 18, 2018

Pat and family- Although our hearts are broken for you, Michael's heart is healed in Glory. Please know that your Moore School family is here for you and we're praying for you.

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Randy, Linda and Josh Randall

October 17, 2018

Pat, Mary and Matthew

Words cannot express our sorrow at the loss of Michael. We have some wonderful memories that will be with us always and may your memories help ease your pain. We send to you our prayers and love.

Ethan Kober

October 17, 2018

I am incredibly sorry for the loss of such a precious soul. He was the happiest, most passionate, caring person. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Debbie Knaack

October 17, 2018

Dear Pat and Family,

I am so very sorry for the loss of Michael. My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this unimaginably difficult time and my prayers are that you will find some peace and comfort in the Lord.

Mary Mohney

October 17, 2018

Pat, Mary and Matthew,

No words can express the sorrow of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and with Michael.

George and Wendy Fenner

October 17, 2018

Dear Pat & Mary, sending our prayers and sympathy to you all. Michael was a wonderful friend to Doug and Nick all through school , so many wonderful memories. We are truly sorry for your family.
Love, George and Wendy Fenner

October 17, 2018

Dear Pat, Mary and Matthew,

We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your precious loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult and unimaginable time. May you be comforted by your family, friends and your strong faith in God.

Mirian Graddick-Weir and Michael Weir

McGraw-Hill Education Team

October 16, 2018

Dear Patrick Wright and Family -

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

In sympathy,
McGraw-Hill Education Team

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Pam Kimmet

October 16, 2018

Pat, Mary and Matthew,

My heart goes out to you and your family at this incredibly difficult time. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. God is with you and Michael, and I hope the depth of his love, and the prayers from all of us who care for you so very much, can be a source of strength and peace.

Bill and Pam Wedlich

October 16, 2018

So sorry to hear about your son Pat remember meeting him in Ithaca when I visited you and your wife came by after our lunch get together with the boys. Lifting you up to the Father during this time. Love you bud

October 16, 2018

So sad to hear of your loss. Michael will be greatly missed. Praying that the Lord comforts you as only He can.

Lisa&Sheldon Craig

October 16, 2018

So sorry to hear of this huge loss in your life ..it's heart renching . Lifting you all up in prayer.

J F

October 16, 2018

Mary, Patrick and Matthew,
Sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of all comfort give you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Jeremiah 29:11
- with heartfelt sympathy

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Eva Sage-Gavin and the Gavin Family

October 15, 2018

Pat, Mary and Matthew,
You are so loved and we're sending prayers for Michael and strength to your family for the days ahead. Hoping all the caring from your wonderful family and friends lifts you during this unimaginably difficult time.

Kathy & Bob Kemple

October 15, 2018

Mary, Patrick & Matthew,
Our hearts & prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time and beyond. So, so sorry to hear this tragic news about Michael.
With deepest sympathy,

October 15, 2018

Dear Pat, Mary and Matthew, We are deeply saddened to hear of Michael's passing. What a special one Michael was! Always helping others, always a smile on his face.Michael was so giving and loving to us when we moved to the neighborhood. He taught the kids "the ropes" around Lansing Elementary School, even taking them into the Principal's office to introduce the principal to the "new kids" ! We will never forget that! So awesome. Michael's kindness will be missed in this world.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
With much love to you all,
The Corgel's Jack, Connie , Isabelle and Ronan

Bettina Pedersen

October 15, 2018

Dear Pat and family, I am so deeply sorry for your terrible loss. How your hearts must be grieving. May you feel the loving arms of God surrounding, consoling, and protecting your broken hearts as you walk through these dark days.

Emery Nickerson

October 15, 2018

Pat, Mary, and Matthew,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find peace in the God of all comfort at this difficult time. You are loved.

Peter and Kim Bentson

October 15, 2018

We are so saddened to hear of Michael's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the peace that passes understanding be with you always and until you are reunited on that glorious day when faith becomes sight. Love y'all so!

Kenneth White

October 15, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire Wright Family.

Ray & Christi Jones

October 15, 2018

Mary, Pat and Matthew- our family grieves for all of you and commits to stand with you in faith and prayer. The entire Ben Lippen community feels this loss.

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Ellyn Shook

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Lindsay Creech

October 15, 2018

Sweet Mary, I'm so sorry. There is no truer love than a Mother's. Your son is and will always be with you from up above. I hope you find peace in knowing you will see him again someday. Many prayers for you and your family.

Jennifer Feliciano

October 15, 2018

My deepest condolences for your entire family. Praying for you.

October 14, 2018

God is close to the broken-hearted.

Harold and Susie Wheat

Elsa Wheat

October 14, 2018

No one was more loved than sweet Michael. I am richer for having known him and his passion for understanding everything from the history to the current events of the broader world around him. But, nothing was more impressive than his love for his parents, brother and grand parents. May he Rest In Peace with his Lord who he proudly loved and worshipped.

Andrew Willi

October 14, 2018

Rest In Peace my friend. Thank you for being a great friend. Thank you for being there to talk when things were rough. Thank you for being such a good role model for me during my freshman year at Hargrave. You will be missed brother

Clara and Chris Barrett

October 14, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. Michael's light shone brightly. With our deepest sympathy, love and prayers,

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