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Clinton Devon Wright

12/30/1952 - 12/14/2018

Obituary For Clinton Devon Wright

MINISTER CLINTON DEVON WRIGHT – Age 65, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born to the late Lonnie Woods and Grace Wright on December 30, 1952. Minister Wright was raised by his stepfather Junious Rogers. Growing up in Burlington, North Carolina, he enjoyed the outdoors. He graduated from Covington Theological Seminary with an Associate’s Degree. He was also a self-employed brick mason. His leisure time was spent fishing, hunting, playing harmonica and the bass guitar. He loved music and played Gospel, blue grass, and rhythm & blues. He enjoyed cooking and eating exotic foods such as rabbit, bear, squirrel, raccoon, and deer. He loved singing at nursing homes with his daughter, Gracia, spending time with family, and spreading the Good news of Jesus Christ. He was a devoted father, husband and an associate minister at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Minister Wright and his wife were faithfully dedicated to the music and choir ministry at Mt. Zion Baptist church.

His son, Dennedy Cordell Wright, stepfather, Junious Rogers, and brothers, Ervon H Rogers and Jerry Rogers, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Suttles Wright; daughters, Gracia Wright, Catilyn (Sherman) Howze, all of Dalton, Georgia, and Natika (Damon) Roberson of Champagne, Illinois; stepson, Zimbe Kimbugwe of Atlanta, Georgia; granddaughters, Taylor Williams, Payton Roberson, and Morgan Roberson; sisters, Francis Rogers of Virginia, Sandra K. (Jonathan) Jones, Donna Christian of Burlington, North Carolina, and Saphronia (Gary) Yancey of Utah, Pamela (Knowles) Harmon; brothers, Melvin (Elizabeth) Wright of Elon, North Carolina, Benjamin (Angie) Rogers of Green Level, North Carolina, and Douglas Rogers; special aunt, Ernestine Hurdle of Burlington; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Minister Paul and Julia Suttles; aunts, uncles; sisters-in-law, Lugenia Vasser (Rev. Vasser), Tracia Miller; brothers-in-law, Min. Major Suttles, Sherman (Tahnee) Suttles, and Todd (Michelle) Suttles; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 289 Dunwoody Road, LaFayette, Georgia 30728, with Pastor Rheubin M. Taylor and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church for a Musical Celebration on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Interment, Naomi Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Clinton Devon Wright at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.


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My Uncle Clinton D. Wright, this morning, though I, your born-again believing nephew James C. Robinson III, know & am thankful to our Heavenly Father for your being in His Heavenly Homeland above is because you've received His tender mercy forever by only His Divine Son, my Lord Jesus Christ of Glory, also, as if you were here today, genuinely, I wish you both a "Happy [72nd] Birthday" & "New Year" this day! Amen!

My Uncle Clinton D. Wright, as surely as I'm Mr. James C. Robinson III, a Bible-believing Christian adult maternal cousin of your living daughter Natika & son-in-law [& Tika's husband,] Mr. Damon Roberson, so, surely, blessed & happy are you who's forevermore in our Heavenly Homeland with the LORD our God because He'd saved you from sin & death eternally through His only Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ of Glory when by true faith in Him, you'd called on His Holy Name! And may righteously, He guide & protect your daughter [my maternal aunt Malinda's only daughter,] Natika "Tika" Carter-Roberson from harm & iniquity as well as lead your [& Malinda's] 3 maternal granddaughters [& my cousin Natika's daughters,] Taylor Carter-Williams Roberson, Payton, & Morgan Roberson from their spiritual enemy, the devil & his wicked plots! Oh & in Heaven with our risen Warrior-Lamb, today, enjoy a "Happy🥰 2nd Advent (peace)" & "6th Heavenly Homecoming Anniversary" too! Hallelujah!

My Uncle Clinton D. Wright, as surely as I'm James C. Robinson III, a Bible-believing Christian adult cousin of your living daughter Natika & son-in-law [& Tika's husband,] Mr. Damon Roberson, so, surely, blessed & happy are you who's forevermore in our Heavenly Homeland with the LORD our God because He'd saved you from sin & death eternally through His only Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ of Glory when by true faith in Him, you'd called on His Holy Name! And may righteously, He guide & protect your daughter [my maternal aunt Malinda's only daughter,] Natika "Tika" Carter-Roberson from harm & iniquity as well as lead your [& Malinda's] 3 maternal granddaughters [& my cousin Natika's daughters,] Taylor Carter-Williams Roberson, Payton, & Morgan Roberson from their spiritual foe, the devil & his wicked plots! Oh & in Heaven with our risen Savior, "Happy🥰 2nd Advent (peace)"! Hosanna!

My Uncle Clinton D. Wright, as surely as I'm James C. Robinson(III), a Bible-believing Christian adult cousin of your living daughter Natika & son-in-law [& Tika's husband,] Damon Roberson, so, surely, blessed & happy are you who's forevermore in our Heavenly Homeland with the LORD our God because He saved you from sin & death eternally through His only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ of Glory when by true faith in Him, you called on His Holy Name! And may righteously, He guide & protect your daughter [my Aunt Malinda's only daughter,] Natika "Tika" Carter-Roberson from harm & iniquity as well as lead your [& Malinda's] 3 granddaughters [& my cousin Natika's daughters,] Taylor W. Carter-Roberson, Payton, & Morgan Roberson from the spiritual foe, the devil & his wicked plots! Oh & in Heaven with our resurrected Savior, Happy☺ [Belated] Independence Day! Hallelujah!

My Condolences and prayers to the Wright Family and other Family members{Marcus A Wells & family}

Pam my love and sympathy goes out to you and and the other children at this time of loss. Please know that I am here if you need anything or if I can be of help to the family. Love to the Wright and Suttles family. Diann S. Marsh.

We were probably one of his last clients. I didn't know anything about Rev Wright's, but he was surely a kind gentleman. I could tell he was a man of God. Thoughts are with his family during this time. Beverly Bryson and Thom Bryson

Pamela, and Gracia our Prayers,thoughts, and heart felt sadness are with you at this time of sadness. Minister Clint was a Godly, Honest person, that restored my faith in allowing others to make repairs on our home, because he was a man of his word.I voiced this to him, and Thanked him for helping me to see, all are not the same, there are still Honest People.He Truly Loved the Lord. I will miss him. May You,and Your Family know Peace, as Clint Rest in Peace with Our Father.Love to all. Joyce and LaVann Coven

Rest in Peace. From all your high school classmates from the Class of 1972.

We're sorry for your family's loss. We will be praying for you all. If there is anything we can do for you don't hesitate to ask. Praying! Linky Lawrence and Family

My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow, Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.(Velina Weaver} Cohutta, Ga

Sister Wright, so sorry to hear of your loss.praying that God just wrap you and your family in His comforting arms as you Go through this time of bereavement.

My Condolences to the Wright Family. My prayer are with you Carl Jaffar

Many prayers of comfort for the "Wright" family. We are keeping you in prayer for strength and encouragement.

For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

From the 'WHITE' Family

Rev. Willie and (Angela White) Davis (Covington , Ga) Ken and (Donna White) Spear (Montgomery Alabama) Rev. Dr. D.L and Shirley White ( Lafayette, Ga)

Pamela, Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! Psalm 29:11 Donna White Spear

Our hearts goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board( Velina Weaver}

So sorry for your lost will be praying for you all cousin

Praying for the Wright family. Minister Clint always had a smile on his face. I Love to hear him play bass. Praying for Comfort and Strength to Mrs. Pam and family. Nancy Sanford/Adams

Praying for the Wright Family. Faye Murray

So grieved to hear of the sudden passing of Rev. Wright. He was like a brother to me. We shared many stories together at breakfast at the Cracker Barrel. We met there almost every Saturday for several years. Rev. Wright,to me was a genuine person, had a big heart and would help you any way he could. Clint loved his church family at MT. Zion , and wouldn't miss an opportunity to play his bass along with his wife Mrs.Pam on the piano. My condolences go out to Pam, his children, and the remainder of his family. Jimmie/Deanna Baker. his wife, children and other family members.

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