A celebration of life Reverend J. S. Wright, Jr., beloved father, pastor, friend, April 25, 1916-November 23, 2009, Friday, November 27, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 710 E. Cedar Street, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Dr. J. R. Hatney, pastor

Celebration

Beloved Father, Pastor, Friend

April

1$,1916 --Novem ber 9

Friday, November 27/2009 -11:00 A.M. Good Hope Missionary Baptist church
710 E. Cedar Street - Augusta, Georgia

Reverend Dr. J. R. Hatwey - Pastor

T^e Order of Service

Presiding ~ Dr. Johnny Hampton, Administrative Pastor Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Processional............................................................................................................................ Media Ministry (Goin* Home Part I)

Tribute Medley............................................................................................................. Bro. Lynwood Holmes ("Goin' Home" Part II)

Selection........................................................................................................... Good Hope Combined Choirs "He Is

Scriptures................................................ (New Testament)...................................Rev. Don Darden, Pastor Liberty Baptist Church

(Old Testament)

Rev. W. Gregory Moore, Pastor Trinity Baptist Church, Ft. Valley, GA

Prayer...................................................................................................................... Dr. Gregory Fuller, Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church

Selection........................................................................................................... Macedonia Combined Choirs "H ave You Heard"

Remarks........................................................................................................................................ (3 minutes) Rev. Clarence Moore, President of General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Rev. Clarence Grier, President of Minister's Conference Rev. Nathaniel Irvin, Colleague and Friend Rev. William B. Blount, Representing the Sons of Pastor Wright

Acknowledgements.......... ................................................................................................Sis. Deborah Ward

Instrumental Solo............................................................................................................... Bro. Tony Hogues "Lord I Want To Be A Christian"

Words of Comfort................................................................................................... Dr. Winfred Hope, Pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church West, Athens, GA &
Dean of Congress of Christian Education GMBC

Recessional/Selection...............................................................Good Hope & Macedonia Combined Choirs

Interment & Benediction........................................................................................... Cedar Grove Cemetery

Repast Good Hope Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Biographical Sketch
ReiAJ. S. Wright/Jr.
"Great men are born, and never created." Seemingly great men are direct gifts for God in an attempt to make this world better. We were blessed with the gift of JAMES SAMUEL WRIGHT, JR., who was born to a large farming family (22 siblings) in Bamberg County, South Carolina. He attended the public schools in his area and then was graduated from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina and completed further study at Howard University in Washington, DC.
Rev. J. S. Wright pastored for many years in his hometown, and in 1965 he was called to pastor the Macedonia Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia. While at Macedonia, the Lord blessed Rev. Wright with a vision leading him to work diligently to increase the church's membership, formulate financial stability and created a mecca for spiritual growth. Through his leadership and obedience to God's Word, the church grew to overflowing at which time Macedonia was relocated from Laney Walker Blvd to 1828 Wrightsboro Road. Rev. Wright pastored Macedonia for 34 years, and retired from there on Sunday, August 29,1999.
Rev. Wright was a lover of people, a practitioner of what he preached. He was humble and a hard worker who denounced failure. He was dynamic leader who firmly believed in preaching, teaching, educating and evangelism. Rev. Wright believed in service to God's people and therefore served as the Moderator of the Walker Baptist Association for 25 years. After his tenure he was given the honorable title of "moderator emeritus". Rev. Wright served as the Treasurer for the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Congress of Christian Education for many years. Other capacities of service were: Member of the Advisory Council of Gracewood State School and Hospital; and member of the OIA Executive Board.
Rev. J. S. Wright received many humanitarian awards for service to humankind. His motto was "If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living will not be in vain." His favorite song was "Lord I Want To Be a Christian". Rev. Wright was loved by thousands of people and now rests with the One Who Loves Him Best, His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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REV. JAMES SAMUEL WRIGHT, JR. (REV. J. S. WRIGHT) born April 25,1916, Denmark, South Caroli 4 0 the late James and Carrie Wright, entered into rest November 23,2009 at his residence in Augusta, Geo
He was united in holy matrimony to the late Ms. Sarah Grisby who preceded him in death. To this unk| o f 64 years, two children were born, Joyce W. (Johnny R.) Hatney and Samuel T. (Wilhelmina) Wright. C g iv in g sister, Henrietta Sanders, Tampa, FL; twenty-two siblings who preceded in death; one sister-in-law,
5 (r^ftWright, Denmark, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Byron A. Hatney (deceased), Raymond S. Wright, 1
X a u rCL ^ HatneV aRd Terrance 0. Wright; three great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, anc* special care givers Ms. Lillie Magruder and Mrs. Beverly Williams.

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