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Obituary For Roy Lee Wright
Roy Lee "Tootsie" Wright, 81, of Salem, AL passed Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Salem, AL.
Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Canaan A.M.E. Church Cemetery with Rev. Vernon McLeod, officiating. Visitation is Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 12-5 p.m.
Mr. Wright was born June 22, 1939 in Seale, AL to the late A.C. Miles, Sr. and Elizabeth Miles. He was a member of Canaan A.M.E. Church , Seale, AL where he served with an humble spirit on the Steward Board and Trustee Board until his health began to fail.
He completed his early education in Alabama and was employed at Uniroyal Rubber Plant, Opelika, AL for several years before he retired.
He was preceded in death by ten siblings and one special cousin, Baby Ruth Caple and two aunts.
He leaves to cherish his memories a beloved and devoted wife of 58 years, Sarah Nell Wright; four children, Wounda Faye Wright, Roger (JaDon) Wright, Cynthia Wright and Royce (Lisa) Wright; seven grandchildren, Vantravius R. Chadwick, Anthony Colquitt, Arlissa B. Wright, Sarnissa K. Wright, Sharnetria J. Wright, Asia Q. Wright and Ethan Moses; two great grandchildren, A'Niah Colquitt and Saliyah J. Torbert. He was a father and Papa to several others; three sisters; seven sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law; two special extended family members, Perry Huling and Jacques Knight; a host of other relatives and friends.
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hear. Love The Clark/Brooks Family (John, Linda, LeRon and Jasmine and JeRon).
We want you to know that the family is in our prayers. We pray for comfort, peace, and healing doing your time of bereavement.
Reverend Mattie Edwards
To the Wright family, so sorry for your loss of your loved one. May God embrace all of you with his unfailing love and comfort.......Ms. Darlean Graham And Family... Salem, Ala.
I offer my sincerest condolence to the family. Trina M. Jackson
My condolences to the Wright family I'm praying for strength and comfort doing this difficult time Lisa Beasley
May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless and comfort the Wright family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere and Heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved.
Shavon Williams, Smiths AL
Our condolences to the Wright Family. We love you and are praying for you at this time and always.
May you find peace in the beautiful memories you have with Mr. Wright. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wright family. Love, Vincent and Monica Hunter
May God Bless and Strengthen you all during this time. Keep his love and memories alive in you. Love Hareon, Pearl, Tara and Kamryn Torbert
Our condolences to the Wright family. From your sister and friend. Dorothy Wilson/ the Burton and Jefferson family.
To the Wright family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for the family that the Lord give all of you strength during your time of sorrow. Lillie Pearl (Johnson) Monagan.. Humble, TX
my condolences and prayers goes out to the Wrights families, Tootsie was a gentle man always had a smile on his face, he was a pleasant person to be around treated you always with love and respect. He was a great husband, Father, brother and uncle. I know that he will be missed by all knew and loved this sweet spirit man, Now he is with our Heavenly Father who love Him more. Your friend and brother William Baker (Sonny)
To the family of Bro. Roy Lee Wright, we are saddened by your loss. Bro. Wright was always a faithful member of the church and was always observed to be overjoyed when his family members were present with him. His Journey here is completed but the footprints that he made will remain in our hearts. His cares are past and now he's home at last. We also celebrate with you. Pastor Patricia Walton and Bro. Willie F.Walton, Mt. Zion AME Church Seale,Al, members of the Rural Church Community of churches.
Sorry for your loss, we're praying for you'll and that the LORD will give you'll strength during your time of sorrow. Calvin Patrick & Family
My condolences to the Wright family from Wendy Hood Carson and the Hood family
Our condolences to the family. Roy always treated you with kindness whenever he saw you. Elaine Moffett and family.
My Condolences to the Wright Family.Rspectfully Barbara Johnson
Sorry for your loss praying for you all Myrtis Hightower and family
Sorry for your loss praying for you all
Our condolences to the Wright Family. Love, Lucille and Victoria Gary
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