Leon Alfred Wright, Jr.

I REMEMBER LEON WHEN WE DROVE THE MARTA BUS AND HE WOULD KEEP ME LAUGHING BECAUSE HE WAS SUCH A NICE GUY. REST IN PEACE LEON. MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. 🙏🙏 JOSEPHINE THOMAS MCDONOUGH GA. MARTA RETIRED RAIL SUPERVISOR

Soror Gloria, thank you for sharing Dea. Wright with the church family. He was a giant among men. Belinda Webb and family

Condolences to Sis. Gloria and her family. Deacon Wright will be missed at GTR. We'll always remember his friendliness and welcoming smile when we joined GTR and loved his conversations and jokes throughout the years. RIP Deacon Wright! John & Beth Whiting

Praying God strengthens the family. I will miss Deacon Wright's since of humor and his grilled ribs and hot dogs. Rest in peace Deacon Wright.

Leisure Woods Neighborhood Association

Thanks for sharing Leon with us!

Liz Himton, President

It was an absolute pleasure knowing Deacon Wright! He made my Daughter & I feel right at home when we moved to the Atlanta area and joined the Greater Travelers Rest Church (now House of Hope ATL)! He and his wife are Amazing! Condolences to the family and blessings to family during this time! With Love, Norma & Porchia Bradford

We knew Leon as a teacher, coach and friend in Jesup, Georgia. He was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. He will be missed terribly by those who knew him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. The Marshall and Norwood family

I pray for Peace and Understanding at this time.God know your hurt and will Always be there for you.Aend our Condolences to Dea. Wright's Family.

To The Wright Family,

It was such a pleasure to know Mr. Wright. We only met once but we will always remember his bright spirit and shining soul that lit up the room during our meeting. Thank you for sharing him with the world!

To Drea,

Please know that we love you and thank you so much for sharing your grandfather with us. We know you will miss him dearly. We are here for you!

~DeAndrea & Michael

To the Wright Family.Condolences, F Prayers of comfort, love, peace and strength. As childhood neighbors,I grew up knowing of this family's strength,respect,love of God,their family, community and neighbors.Shalom.Love you all. Glenda Jennings Ellis

We send our condolences and prayers to the family and many friends of Deacon Wright. Continue to trust and believe our Heavenly Father will comfort you. We are all in His hands. Roberts' family

To Gloria and the family I was saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that our prayers are with you for comfort and peace. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Queen Catchings

Our prayers are with you and your family. Pat & Glenn Seeley

To the Family of the Honorable Deacon Wright, The living word of God says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. As Deacon Wright rest in God's divine garden Rev John Chapman and I offer our support and condolences during this time. Our prayers go out to each family member and May the Holy Spirit comfort you during your time of bereavement. God bless you. Barbara Chapman

To the Family of the Honorable Deacon Wright, The living word of God says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. As Deacon Wright rest in God's divine garden Rev John Chapman and I offer our support and condolences during this time. Our prayers go out to each family member and May the Holy Spirit comfort you during your time of bereavement. God bless you. Barbara Chapman

To the Wright Family, praying for your peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time. I have fond memories as a child, living in Waycross, Georgia, when he would cone home for a visit and attend services at Mt Zion AME Church, where his parents and family were members. A wonderful gentleman who will certainly be missed.

Stephanie Swinson & Family

Dear Wright family, I will always remember Leon's'big laugh and smile', all the way from Center High School in Waycross, Ga to Atlanta, Decatur,Ga, that happy bus driver! I' m sure you have lots of good memories of him. Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Juliette Nails Johnson, Center High 1961

We will miss him dearly, this honorable man of God. He was one of the first Deacons that welcomed myself, my mother, and my grandmother. I loved him and I know that he loved me. I will miss his laugh and his smile. Sending our sincere condolences to Mrs. Wright and the Wright family. Keeping you all lifted in prayer. Love always, The Minters (Christine & Valerie)

We offer prayers and condolences and may the Holy Spirit give you comfort. Rev Terri Lemons and Mrs Loretta Davis

Deacon Wright will definitely be miss at G.T.R.B.C House Of Hope Atlanta. My Condolences to Mrs. Wright and Family.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Leon is at peace. He is the adopted brother I never had. I will miss the laughter and smiles we shared talking about Waycros Georgia when we both lived there from grammar school through high school and went on to college together. I will miss my brother.

To The Entire Family, Uncle Leon is at peace, he lived a long and wonderful life, we all loved him very much and he will truly be missed by all who knew him, go on and take your rest, I will always remember the good times we all shared with you. Good Night. Love You, Vivian

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