Allen N. Wright Sr.

Allen Nathan Wright, Sr. at the age of 71, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020 at his family home in Petaluma California. He was a widower of Jerrilene Wright (passed away 04-27-2019). They shared 18 years of marriage together. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 1, 1949, he was the son of Mildred Elizabeth Wright (Jones) and Allan Wright. He graduated from City College June of 1968. While attending City College, Allen was a part of the Gun Rifle Team.Right after high school graduation, Allen joined the Naval Academy. While in the military he worked as troubleshooter Jet Mechanic on A-4 and A-7 military jets. He also worked on the Nuclear Weapon Loading Team. Allen departed from the military with an honorable discharge in 1972. Upon returning home, he obtained a job at the Maryland State Penitentiary as a correctional officer. When working his 15 years of service in corrections he got promoted to Lieutenant. Allen then resigned from corrections and entered his new career as a Juvenile Guidance counselor at Charles Hickey School. Upon completing 7 years of service, he then transitioned into working as a Juvenile Probation Officer for Prince George’s County. Upon completing 5 years of service, he made his final career position as a Guidance Counselor at Northwestern High School. In 2000, Allen retired from his 30 years of service for the State of Maryland due to health complications of a Stroke. Allen was a member of the St. Martin’s Catholic church. He enjoyed helping children become successful adults, swimming, shooting at the gun range, and riding his motorcycle, spending time with family, watching football (die hard Baltimore Ravens fan), watching documentaries, going to the movies, traveling, going to restaurants. His favorite foods were seafood and Mexican. He is survived by his three children, Kalena Mccrae (Alex McCrae), Allen Nathan Wright, Jr., Nikki Elon Marine (Joseph Marine) and five step daughters, Vera,(Nicky), Larkheia (Keisha), Jessica, Dawn, and Camelia; grandchildren, Janay, Marquis, Allen (Iii Nate),Kierra, Cierra, Hawana, Domontae, Donyae, Diondre; step-grandchildren, Cusheer, Delmaria, Justus, Jordan, Diamond, Camile, Herbert, Camesia, Kenya, Antonio, Abayomi; great grandchildren, Christian, DeAndre, Shanae’, Bishop, Charmaine; step great grandchildren, Delnira, Jayana, Carmen; his nephew, Roman Lee and great niece; Allen was predeceased by his brother, Roland Lee and cousin, Victor.

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Allen N. Wright Sr.

November 1, 1949 - November 11, 2020