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Tommy Leonard Wright Jr.

Tommy Wright Obituary

BELTSVILLE, Md. - Tommy Leonard Wright Jr., 53, born to Tommy Wright Sr. and Elizabeth Wright, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Beltsville. He had resided in the Maryland area for the past 24 years. He was employed by the government in the District of Columbia. Tommy was a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, N.C., class of 1969. He graduated from N.C. Central University in 1973. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Wright; and his sister, Pernella Wright Keck. He is survived by his fiancee, Selliestean Worsley, of his home; his daughter, Tiffani Ledbetter, of the city; his father, Tommy Wright Sr., of the city; his sister, Lydia (Craig) Johnson, of the city; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. at J.B. Jenkins Funeral Directors, 7474 Landover Road, Landover, Md. (Courtesy of Russell Funeral Home)

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Sep. 26, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Tommy Wright

25 Entries

Jackie Waddell Johnson

September 21, 2024

It´s been 20 years! Tommy you will never be forgotten!!! You made your mark in your short time here on Earth!!! Thank you for being a Friend!!!

Jackie Waddell Johnson

September 20, 2021

Tommy was a great Friend and Awesome person! He was the Fashion King!!! He´s missed because of so many great things he possessed!!!

Jamille A. Clayborn

October 5, 2004

Dear family,

I want to let you all know how sorry I am for your loss. You are truely blessed to have such a close and loving family and God will continue to see you through. LOVE, Mille

Sylvia Conrad

September 30, 2004

My Dear Friend Lydia (Craig),

I just learned that Tommy's service was Tuesday. I'm sorry that I was not there for you but your entire family has been in my prayers. Tommy's pleasant attitude will be missed. I know he truly loves the Lord and is just smiling in His presence. Stay strong and know that God will comfort all of you. Love,

Telathia Tolbert

September 30, 2004

Tean,

Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. Tommy was truly a wonderful person, who will be sadly, missed. You know we loved him dearly. I smile now, just thinking about that contagious smile and giving spirit. Just a few short weeks ago, you will remember, he bailed me, Crystal and two very frustrated babies out of a parking garage mishap :-)

Thank you for introducing him into our Family.

Prayerfully,

Telathia, Rodney (Sr.), Jasmine and Rodney (Jr.)

Priscilla Godwin

September 30, 2004

Tean, you and your family are truly in my prayers. I know that right now it's hard to make sense of what has happened. But try to remember that there are some things that are true- GOD still loves you and has you in his care. He will not leave you. Remember, everybody loved Tommy. He was such a wonderful person always constant everytime you'd see him, always a friend.

Stay encouraged, stay prayerful. Take care.

Wanda and Vergil Hyatt

September 30, 2004

To Teen,

We will miss Tommy dearly. You'll are the first people we see at the CIAA and Homecoming smiling, just glad to be there.

I am sure Tommy's shoes will be dancing in heaven!!!

Sharon McGrath

September 29, 2004

Tommy Wright, Sr and family, my deepest sympathy to you and your family and Tommy Jr.'s friends and family

May you find comfort in knowing how special Tommy was and the many hearts he touched. He sounds like a very special guy.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Linda Brown

September 29, 2004

Tean,

The homegoing celebration for Tommy was wonderful. I will never forget the sermon "A New Frame for Tommy." Tommy was a special person who touched a lot lives in a very positive way as was evident at his memorial service yesterday when people filled the church from all across the country. As a member of the Ward-Leathers Family Reunion group I know that we will all miss Tommy greatly as a part of our fellowship. You are in my prayers. Stay strong. Remember, with God all things are possible.

Ronnie Bartell

September 28, 2004

To the Wright Family:

My deepest sympathy to the family of Tommy. Tommy and I worked together at St. John's Community Services. I would always see Tommy at the Jazz Fest and we would chat for a few moments. I sincerely feel that he will rest in peace because he was a true angel of God.

Katrina McCullar

September 28, 2004

Dear Tean, I was very devestated by the loss of Tommy, I pray that GOD gives you and your family strength to continue on and remember all the good times with him. He was nice to all of us folks that worked with him at the Department of Health, MAA, especially me. He always gave us good advice. He was such a positive person. He was very nice and pleasant to work with, we looked forward to coming to work just to see him every day. He loved you and his family.

Barbara Hill

September 28, 2004

My Dear Friend,

Suppose one morning you don't wake up...Do all your friends know you love them? I was thinking..I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.

Tommy, Let everyone of his friends know he loved them. Even if he thought they didn't love him back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do. He was always ready, just in case God called him home.

"TOMMY WRIGHT, JR" LIVED EACH DAY TO THE FULLEST BECAUSE TOMORROW IS NEVER PROMISED"

LOVE & MISS YA........

BARB

Carolyn Mosley

September 27, 2004

Teen, it broke my heart to hear about your loss. I will always remember his smile and how happy he was the last time we were together. I am praying for strength for you and Tommy's family. Love always

VonDelle Haskins Brown

September 27, 2004

Tean, Our very dear friend,

We love you and Tommy. We will always remember the wonderful memories of our college years and beyond. Know that the grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will keep you during this time. Tean, we will come for a visit soon.

We Love You,

The Haskins Girls--

VonDelle Haskins Brown

Wanda Fay Haskins

Cherry Haskins Coleman

Ava Haskins Alston Brownlee

PAMELA ANDERSON

September 27, 2004

LYDIA,CRAIG, GREG.....MAY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.HOLD YOUR MEMORIES IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER.I AMDIRE THE LOVE YOU HAVE FOR EACH OTHER.MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....PAMELA ANDERSON

TWANDA,,ANGELA, ANITA BRUNSON

September 27, 2004

TEAN,

WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST HEART FELT SYMPATHY FOR THE LOST OF SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON AS TOMMY TO ALL WHO MADE ACQUAINTANCE WITH HIM. WE WILL CHERISH THE MEMORIES SPENT IN HIS PRESENCE, DURING OUR YOUTH, IN THE WINSTON SALEM COMMUNITY. WE WILL MISS HIS PRESENCE DURING THE CIAA TOURNMENT. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY NOW AND IN THE WEEKS TO COME. IF WE MAYBE OF ANY ASSISTANCE TO YOU,AND THE WRIGHT FAMILY PLEASE DON'T HESISTATE TO CALL 336-766-4695

Helen McSwain Coleman

September 27, 2004

Teen,

Our condolences: thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during your

time of bereavement. It is our prayer that God will sustain you during this time and in the days to come.

Raymond and Helen Coleman

Helen McSwain Coleman

September 27, 2004

Teen,

Our condolences: thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during your t ime of bereavement. It is our prayer that God will sustain you during this time and in the days to come.

Raymond and Helen Coleman

Ola Hill

September 27, 2004

It always saddens me to hear of a "fallen eagle." It was especially sad to hear of Tommy's sudden death. The "Circle of Friends" will truly miss his bright smile and sweet spirit at our next CIAA fellowship.

Carolyn Crosby

September 27, 2004

To the Wright Family,

I was saddened to hear of the death of Tommy. We met in High School and he continued to keep in touch with me and my family through the years. His personality was always the same and he will truly be missed. May GOD give you strength for the days ahead.

Carolyn Ceasar-Crosby

jackie waddell johnson

September 27, 2004

Tean,

I was so sorry to hear about Tommy.

I recently lost my husband, Jasper. My prayers are with you. I sent the information to my sister in Durham to share with your friends. If I can help you, do not hesitate to call me.(301)518-6907. Love, Jackie

Alton Joyner

September 26, 2004

Tean,

I am saddened to hear of Tommy's death. He was a long time friend and I still have the prints he gave me in San Diego. They are among my most prized possesions. May god bless and I will keep you in my prayers. (Roach)

Phyllis Grubbs

September 26, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Tommy Wright, Sr. and all his family in the loss of his son, Tommy, Jr. May God give extra grace, strength and comfort during their bereavement and in the days ahead.

Dot Brower Brokaw

September 26, 2004

Tean and Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Tommy's death. I will remember him with great fondness and as one who was always encouraging and happy! As a classmate (NCCU 1973), he was supportive of all of our activities and returned often to be with us. He was one who we knew we would see walk through the door with that wonderful smile and you by his side! We had great times together in college and the years afterward.

I am praying that as the days pass, you will find comfort in knowing that he loved you, he loved us and he will be in our hearts forever.

Sincerely,

Dot

Christon Rann

September 26, 2004

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr.Wright. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Continue to trust in God and he will see you through.

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