Herbert Wright

WRIGHT, Mr. Herbert "Papa"- Age 90, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Canterbury on the Lakes.Family hour 10:30a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida St., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11a.m. Pastor Douglas P. Jones, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Wright will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 2-8p.m. Monday. Deacon Herbert "Papa" Wright was born April 1, 1919 in Honey Grove, Texas, the son of the late Georgia and Mitchell Wright. The family later relocated to Roxton, Texas where they ran a family farm. Deacon Wright attended school in Honey Grove and Roxton, Texas. As a young man, he relocated to Michigan, where he married the late Annie Wright. Deacon and Mrs. Wright were constant companions and their relationship was a great example to all. Upon moving to Michigan, he obtained employment with the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors Corporation, where he worked until his retirement. He enjoyed retirement so much, that he began a second career as a crossing guard. He maintained his job as a crossing guard, until his illness no longer permitted him to do so. Deacon Wright served as a deacon at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church for over twenty years. He was a member of the male chorus, mens fellowship and the mission. Deacon Wright was appointed Deacon Emeritus on September 21, 2008. Deacon Wright leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Willia (Charlie Jr.) Robinson; grandchildren, Alvin Robinson, Jeffrey (Claire) Robinson and Tamika (Michael I) Chappell; great-grandchildren, Courtney Robinson, Jeffrey C. Robinson, Shayla R. Salisbury, Michael A. Chappell II, Christian Q. Chappell; sister, Theresa Wright; sister-in-law, Dorothy Price; god daughter, Racquel McKnight; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Deacon Wright was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Wright; parents, Georgia and Mitchell Wright; grandson, Charlie Robinson III; sisters, Clara and Sybil Wright; brothers, Harold, William H., Jerome, Irvin and Edward Wright. The family would like to express special thanks to Canterbury on the Lake and Mercy Hospice.

Herbert Wright

April 1, 1919 - December 16, 2009