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Charles Wright Obituary
Charles Edward Wright was born May 29, 1937, to Mary Leake and Dan Bailey who preceded him in death. In 1955, he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army and thus began his 28 year career as a proud servant of the U.S. Military. His career encompassed two tours in Vietnam, one tour in Germany, and numerous other stations throughout the U.S. and abroad. While in the Army, Charles earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and numerous other awards and honors. He retired from the Army in 1982, and ended his military career as a Staff Sergeant.
On Oct. 15, 1988, Charles married the love of his life, Quience Walker. Being at home wasn't for Charles, so he went to work at the VA Hospital until 1992. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, and spending time with his family and friends, whom he met any and everywhere.
Charles was preceded in death by one son, Charles E. Wright Jr.; one sister, Hattie Betty Wright; and two brothers, Henry and Walter Wright.
He leaves treasured memories in the hearts of his devoted wife, Quience Wright; four daughters, Pastor Donna Atwater, Kim Ali, Monique Robinson, and Darniece Brown and husband, Elliott; two sons, Derek Wright and wife, Janice, and Ronald Smith Sr.; one sister, Lula Johnson; one brother, Ramsey Wright; four granddaughters, Carmesha Atwater-Swan, Kenita Atwater, Brittney Robinson, and Miakayla Robinson; eight grandsons, Kory Wright, Kareem Ali, Derek Wright Jr., Jerome Wright, Jaamal Whittington, Erik Brown, Jonathan Martinez, and Ronald Smith Jr.; nine great-grandchildren, Chaniyah Swan, Tamar Swan, Derek Wright III, Donte Wright, G'Darion Thompson, Kiana Gill-Ali, Sapphire Ali, ZyRon Smith and Ronald Smith III; his devoted extended family, Robbie Walker, Clarence and Gloria Walker, Shirley and Thomas Johnson, Barbara Foxx, Claude and Rene Walker Jr., and Donald Ray Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to carry on the work left undone.
May 29, 1937 - August 11, 2012
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Wright
August 30, 2012
Ali and family, I have no words to express how deeply sorry I am to hear about your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this horrible time. Love you always
-Keala McLeod
Heather Walther
August 29, 2012
God bless you and the family Mr. Wright
Heather Breemes-Walther
August 27, 2012
Quience and family, Im so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and I'll miss him too. He always had a smile on his face and made us all feel happy when he was around. Sweet man and family. I'll miss you Mr. Wright!
Carolyn Martin
August 19, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and strength you during this time
Adriene Carroll-Gardner
August 18, 2012
May pop pop rest in piece...I send my love and prayers to his family...
Richey Mcgough
August 18, 2012
I am still saddened by the loss of my friend but knowing that he is up in heaven eases the pain i will hold on to the memories of the 7 years that i had. such a small amount of time to spend with a man that could lift your spirit with his smile alone . im gonna miss you my freind.
Chris/Edna GREEN
August 18, 2012
To Quience and family, weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. May God continue to keep you in his care.
Ella (Kingrey) Miller
August 18, 2012
Quience,
My thoughts are with you during your loss. I pray for strength for you for this time.
August 17, 2012
Quence Ella I am so sorry for your lost,I will keep you and your family in our prayers. pearlie
Donna Zemanek
August 17, 2012
Monique-
I am so sorry to.read about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God be with you,
Donna Zemanek
Linda Colquitt
August 17, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Shana' Cashaw-Marshall
August 17, 2012
To: Mrs. Wright & Family....We are so sorry for the great loss to your family...He will truly be missed by all. I hope you and yours find the strength to continue to be an inspiration to all. You and your family will always be in our Prayers...Love and Happiness...The Cashaws' and The Marshalls'
Mr. Wright's Chicks
August 17, 2012
Dearest Charles Wright...We chose to light a special candle for you. I hope it to be an eternal light that shines on the ones you love...You Mr. Wright will always be the eternal light that shined on your chicks....Love Always Shana, Diana, MeMe, Carmella and Cindy
June Oliver
August 17, 2012
Quience,
I have just found out about Charles' passing and am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless, June
Jennifer James
August 17, 2012
Charles will be greatly missed. Calling the house and hearing that smile through the phone will always be remembered. He was always encouraging me to be successful. He was a great man and a good role model and he loved him some Quincy! My prayers are with you and your entire family. He is now with his Heavenly Father smiling as usual.
Debbie Oplie Bigham
August 17, 2012
Monique--I am so sorry for the loss of your dad! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Debbie
Dora Wilson
August 17, 2012
So sorry for your loss, prayers are with you and your family.
August 17, 2012
To Quience & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know God will be with you during this time of loss. I will be in prayer for you all. I will miss the wave & smile when I come home each day. It will always be a great memory in my live.
Your Friend & Neighbor on the corner.
Oscar Federwisch
August 16, 2012
Charles was such an inspiration to us. His smiling face and good cheer will be sadly missed. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and everyone who loved Charles.
Allen & Najoi June
August 16, 2012
Gone to soon...Our devoted Brother Charles has left us to continue an after life with our savior Loved by all we can now reward him by saying Job well done..
James & Barbara Hatcher
Frederick, Maryland
Larry Fikes
August 15, 2012
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
LeAnne Ryan
August 15, 2012
So sorry for your loss. May God continue to strengthen you all and give you peace during this difficult time.
Marian Best
August 15, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Felicia (Cookie) Johnson-Kent
August 13, 2012
My prayers are with you at this time. I am sorry for your loss.
Jon&Yolonda Harmon
August 13, 2012
To the family:
So very,very sorry for your loss. Mr.Wight was such a sweet spirited man.
He always had a story to tell and a smile on his face. We will miss him greatly.
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