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Wright Jr.

April 12, 1937 – February 24, 2024

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Mr. John Wright Jr. Obituary John Wright Jr. was born April 12, 1937, to the late John Wright, Sr. and Wilma Lee Simmons Wright in Bulloch County, Georgia. At the age of 19, "Jr." relocated to Durham, North Carolina where he remained for the rest of his life. Jr. was a one of a kind man. To know him was to love him. He enjoyed watching baseball, listening to his favorite tunes, and playing dominoes. Any time he visited home, you could always count on him starting up a game of "bones" with his nephews. On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Jr answered the Masters call and peacefully rested from his labor. In addition to his parents, Jr is preceded in death by (1) daughter, Dorothy Wright; (3) sisters: Wilma Lee Jones, Sylvia Doretha Young, Mary Ellison; (4) step-siblings: Levern Mosley, Bonnie Reddick, Edward Percell, and Robert Percell Jr., and (1) son-in-law, Dwayne Tremble. Mourning his loss, but also remembering his legacy, he leaves to cherish fond memories, (6) children: Johnette Wright, Ronald Wright, Donald (Lorraine) Wright, Chevelle (Vernon) Leathers, and Anthony Wright all of Durham, NC, and Jonnie Wright-Tremble; Lawrenceville, GA; (1) brother, Eugene (Debolia) Wright, Sr; Statesboro, GA; (1) sister, Maggie (Terry) Kelly; Statesboro, GA; (5) grandchildren, (7) great grandchildren, and (3) great-great grandchildren. A host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends. Walk-through viewing will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 3:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 1:00p.m. at Agape Worship Center, 810 West Grady Street, Statesboro, GA 30458. Eulogist, Elder Donald Chavers. Interment will be at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, 98 Harmony Church Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458. We will adhere to CDC guidelines. Friends may sign the online register book at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com. You may send flowers to the family through our floral store, an independent florist will make delivery according to your instructions. Celebration of Life services entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458 Services Walk-Through Viewing Friday March 1, 2024 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458 238 W. Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 Celebration of Life Service Saturday March 2, 2024 1:00 PM Agape Worship Center 810 West Grady Street Statesboro, GA 30458 Interment following celebration of life service Harmony Missioanry Baptist Church Cemetery (Statesboro) 98 Harmony Church Road Statesboro, GA 30458
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