Harvey Junior Wright

Harvey Junior Wright was born February 12, 1928 in Cockeysville, Maryland. After a long illness, Harvey died in the evening in the comfort of his home, the 27th day of November, 2001 at the age of 73. Harvey was the youngest of seven children from the union of the late Henry Harvey Wright (Mr. Doc) and Lillian Swann Wright (Ms. Lilly), known to grandchildren as “Jem Mom”. His other brothers and sisters who have passed were Joseph Melvin Wright (Joe), John Ellwood Wright, Sr., (Johnny), Sarah Wright, Florence Wright, William Wright (Widdie), and survived by his brother Robert Elias Wright (Robbie). They were very close and loved each other very much. He received his education in a small schoolhouse in the rural town of Cockeysville in Baltimore County, Maryland. He grew up in a time and place where hard work was valued the most. He and his brothers were true country boys who were exceptionally skilled at hunting, swimming, baseball, horseshoes and other sports and activities. They all grew up to be fine strong men of their time and well respected. Harvey, particularly, played on a minor league baseball team. He was an excellent pitcher, a fine athlete-a gift he passed on to his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Because of his father’s good name, Harvey and his brothers got jobs at the Baltimore county Highway Department. Harvey worked there for 40 years until retirement. He operated large machinery creating highways and also worked as a cement finisher. For most men these days, that kind of work would be exhausting. But, Harvey would work side jobs as well to provide for his family. He was certainly a hard working family man and a loving father. Harvey was known to many people as a kind person. He cared about people deeply and in turn he was very well liked. He always had a pleasant smile, a contagious laughter, and a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed good conversations, especially about current events and sports like baseball and football. Even during his sickness he would do as much as he could do until he could not do any longer, because idleness was not his way. Later in his life, after retirement, Harvey reflected on his spiritual needs. Louis, Harvey’s son, lovingly took the opportunity to teach him the wonderful truths about Jehovah and the paradise. Harvey spent much time learning about Jehovah God. He attended meeting at the Kingdom Hall on a regular basis, as well as, attended many of the circuit and district assemblies. He had developed a deep appreciation and love for Jehovah. In his conversations with others, he would talk about Jehovah and the paradise earth. Harvey, was known to his intimate friends as “Junie”, his nieces and nephews as “Uncle Junie,” and his grandchildren as “Pop Pop.” He loved his family very much. His wife, Gladys, who stood by him for a lifetime of 56 years, and was a faithful, dedicated wife that took care of him until his final day. His daughter, Brenda, was especially close to his heart. She being one of the vital threads that kept the family together in this time of crisis. In fact, all of his children and grandchildren nieces and nephew, as well as friends were precious to him and they loved him very much. Until the new world, he leaves behind his wife Gladys, brother, Robert; his children, William, Louis, Warren, Brenda, Lisa Howard and Shauna Acree; mother-in-law, Charlotte Williams; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Whye and Jeanette Wright; sons-in-law, Andrew Howard and Paris Acree; daughters-in-law, Sandra Wright, Estaleen Wright and Tammy Wright; grandchildren, William, Jr., Dwayne, Damian, Warren, Jr., Ryan, Marcus and Gerard; nieces and nephews, Linda, Melvin, John, Jr., Joyce and Jeanine; a host of other great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friendsHarvey will be dearly missed by all.

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Harvey Junior Wright

February 12, 1928 - November 27, 2001