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1951 - 2010
 Walter B. Wright Jr., 58, of Weirton, W.Va., formerly of Ashland and California, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, in the Veterans Administration Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
He was born Oct. 12, 1951, in Ashland, Ky., a son of the late Walter B. and Nandyna Walker Wright.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Misha Nadine Wright.
He was a real estate underwriting manager, a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Ashland and a 1969 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School. He was a self-taught musician, a member of Walter Wright & the Terrifics and was well known for his karaoke.
Surviving are a brother, Calvin S. (Phyllis) Wright of Cocoa, Fla.; sisters Deborah W. (David) Fish of Weirton and Virginia L. Martin of Ashland; eight nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of loving family members and friends.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010, at New Hope Baptist Church in Ashland by the Rev. Henry L. Mosley.
Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Steen Funeral Homes Central Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Daniel E. Wilson
Friday November 30, 2012 at
3:06 PM
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I went to school with Walter in Ashland, KY. Walter was an exemplary human being. He had compassion for others and was a contribution to us all. I wish him well in his journey onward and am sad he is no longer with us now.
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Johnese Zeigler
Tuesday December 20, 2011 at
11:54 AM
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Walter you will be forever missed and love! Love you dearly my WMC brother! RIP xoxoxoxoxo
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Jack Curtright
Wednesday November 16, 2011 at
12:36 AM
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I knew Walt while we were stationed together in Puerto Rico. I hadn't seen him since 1974, but he has often come to mind, especially when I hear songs he and I used to listen to together. A few weeks ago he came to mind again; something I saw, I don't remember what, triggered the memory. Oddly, I couldn't remember his last name. In the military, everybody calls each other by their last names, but not Walt and me. We called each other by our first names. Tonight, 15 Nov 2011, I finally remembered his surname, and googled him. I didn't think I would find anything, but his obituary was the first hit, and his picture here confirms it; I wish I could have seen him again. Box 367, Yucaipa, CA 92399
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Keith Rigsby
Saturday July 3, 2010 at
7:23 AM
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Sorry to hear of Walters passing. He grew up close to me and went to school with 2 of my brothers. God bless the family.
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William Johnson
Thursday July 1, 2010 at
12:04 PM
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Debbie, Calvin and Virginia(Boo),you have my utmost condolences. Walter Jr's. cross over is a loss to all of us as a family whole. You are in my prayers. Love you, Claude Jr.
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Jean Ailster
Wednesday June 30, 2010 at
9:25 PM
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To all the family,
Just want to let each of you know you are in our prayers and we all will truly miss Walter Jr, his funny and wonderful personailty.
Jean & Rocky.
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Anita Holland Clark
Wednesday June 30, 2010 at
7:09 PM
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God Bless you Walter Jr., rest in peace
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Julie Goldcamp
Wednesday June 30, 2010 at
5:43 PM
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Debbie
I am so sorry to hear about Walter.
Always enjoyed him and his wonderful laugh. My thoughts are with you.
julie
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Marc Craft
Wednesday June 30, 2010 at
2:45 PM
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As a member of the not-so-Terrifics that backed him up when he sang Stand by Me at each reunion, I'm sorry he is gone. I've still got our pictures from those performances. I'm sure there will be 24 hour Karaoke where he has gone.
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Sen. Walter Blevins
Wednesday June 30, 2010 at
2:00 PM
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort.
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sharon Trimble
Wednesday June 30, 2010 at
11:44 AM
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Debbie,
So sorry to hear about your brother, we are keeping you in our prayers.sharon & Jim
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Pat Johnson ('T")
Wednesday June 30, 2010 at
8:44 AM
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Debbie, Calvin, and Boo; our/my heart goes out to you during this bitter sweet ocassion.I cannot say that I feel your lose because I have not experience sadness you all must be going through right now. But if I could just express,God will never leave you not forsake you,keep remembering joy, laughter,and happiness he shared with you and the rest of his expanded family. Sorry we cannot share in his farewell home going but want you all to know we care. Your family in Nashville and Brentwood
"T", Bertie, Micha and Byron
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