Jeffery Wright Jr. – Jan. 6, 1936 – Oct. 30, 2026

Mr. Jeffery Wright Jr. was born on Monday, Jan. 6, 1936, in Lake Providence, Louisiana to the loving parents of Deacon Jeffery Wright Sr. and Lillian Wright. He was the second of seventeen children. Jeffery was a man of faith who believed in serving the Lord and living a life dedicated to God. He was a faithful member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a devoted deacon. Jeffery was a hardworking and dedicated provider. He was employed with Johnson & Johnson for 25 years, where he faithfully served until his retirement in 1997. His years of hardwork and commitment reflected his dedication to providing for his family and building a lasting legacy. On Oct. 3, 1961, Jeffery was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara Jean Jones, who preceded him in death. To this union, four children were born. Together, they built a family and created a lifetime of precious memories. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his four devoted children: Linda Novell, Jeffery Wright III (Charlotte), Wanda Matthews (Wesley), and Yolanda Weems (Billy).