Maurice Wright, 36, passed on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Greater Beallwood Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Green Acres Cemetery. Public viewing is 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Mr. Maurice De'Sean Wright aka “Bison” was born Thursday, April 20,1989 in Columbus, GA to Deborah Wright and the late Felton Adams.
Maurice attended schools of Muscogee County and graduated from Carver High School class of 2007. He had his CDL’s and worked for The Logistic Company for about 15 years.
Maurice was preceded in death by his father, Felton Adams and uncle, Gary Rodgers.
He leaves to cherish his mother, Deborah (Terry) Wright; fiancé, Kyerra Hayes; daughter, Ma’liyah Wright; bonus dad, Jeffrey Barnett (Big Jeff); four brothers, George Johnson, Jarrett Willis, Jeffrey Barnett, Jr. and Timothy Adams; two uncles, Shawn Wright and Robert Woods; aunt, Jacqueline (Mark) Tolbert; great aunt, Edith Bufford; two grandmothers, Betty Drake and Lucille Adams; three great uncles, Willie Wright, James Wright and Charles Wright and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
The Hardy Family sends their heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to the Family.
My condolences to the family.
You was a Great Friend and Co-worker! Getting to know you was my Pleasure! I always love your locks and would tell you if you ever cut them, give me some of them so I could make me a wig.. and you would laugh and say OK you got it.. you will truly be missed! This is not goodbye. Just see you later. my heart filled condolences to your family.
Cuh you are definitely gone be missed on the Flintlock block. I'll always remember coming out the garage and you hollering "what up cuh?" Coming or going you always spoke. Small talk like we knew each other forever. Rest Easy lil cuh 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Deb I'm so sorry for your lost my prayers are with you and his daughter and wife 🙏🏾
My sincere condolences to the family. I was so sad to hear of Maurice passing but I know God has a plan for each of us yours just came sooner than expected. You will truly be missed my friend. The Henry's
I'm so sorry for your loss I am lost for words but God knows best never made a mistake my sympathy is with you and your family I love you
My sincere condolences to the family, I know he will be truly missed. He had lovable old soul and could sheer you up with a dance ( I called him Granddaddy). May God comfort and keep you All.
Love, Stephanie Toney and family.
Expressing my deepest sympathy and condolences to Deb ,friends and family of Maurice.Praying that God will comfort you all with HIS love , strength and greater peace that surpasses all understanding during this time and the days ahead.Continued love and prayers. Sernetra Chappell & Family 🙏🏾
Our sincere condolences to you and the family. Praying for strength to get through this time of grief
My condolences to Deb and the rest of the family and friends of Maurice. He was so nice and respectful.
Keke, my heart breaks for you and your precious daughter. You have a wonderful support system that will by your side during this most difficult time. I love you all!!
Praying for the family. 🙏🏾This was really shocking news! May he rest in peace. Cherish all your memories. Love y'all 🙏🏾🙏🏾🫶🏿🫶🏾
My sincerest condolences to the Wright family, Maurice was one of the first friends I made as a new transfer student to Carver High School, one of the sweetest yet craziest personalities I ever met! I'm at a loss for words. Rest in peace Maurice, you will be MORE than missed. 💔
Sending my Condolences to The Wright Family. I am so sorry for your loss🙏🙏.
Melvin &Angelia Jackson Sr.
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