Mr. William Robert Wright was born to Mr. Walter Marion Wright and Mrs. Marian Ernestine Robinson Wright in Atlanta, Georgia on October 4, 1936, both from Covington, Georgia. Later, they relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. This union was blessed with three children; Mr. William Robert Wright, Rosa Lee Wright and Lillian Bernice Ann Wright. Later, his mother married Mr. Gary Cooper. To this union two sons were born Mr. Ralph J. Cooper and Mr. Gary E. Cooper.

Mr. Wright attended John Hope Elementary School and David T. Howard High School.

Mr. Wright was a long time member of Emmanuel Spiritual Holy Temple. On January 1, 1979, William was ordained as a Deacon under the leadership of Mother M. L. Sharlow, President, Missionary Evelyn Hall, Secretary and Deacon J. Crawl, Treasurer.

Mr. William Robert Wright was once married, but now divorce and did not have any children.

Mr. Wright departed this life at his home peacefully on July 7, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Walter Marion Wright and Mrs. Marian Ernestine Robinson Wright; two brothers, Mr. Ralph J. Cooper and Mr. Gary E. Cooper

He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Lee Wright Way and Mrs. Lillian Ann Bernice Wright Gilbert; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Grissom-Clark Funeral Home. 404-373-3191. www.grissom-clarkfh.com