Elijah Wright Obituary

To the Wright family, i am deeply sadden to learn of Mr. Lijah going home. When visiting home, going into the store will not be the same. I would go in the store and speak and ask him do you remember me, every time he would say" yea, your Bubba and Tiney son". Don't know if he knew my name, that doesn't matter, i knew his. GOD blessing to your family.

Mr. Elijah Wright was a GREAT PILLARin the community no one fought so hard for his community and wanted so much for it. Mr. Elijah Wright was involved in everything. Even if he was not there he still knew about it. He was a kind, sweet, and generous person. Cross Community will truly miss this angel, but he will be forever in our hearts. My hope and prayer is that his dream will not died with him that the family run his store and continue to make him proud. He loved what he did his store was apart of him. Besides where else can you get good bacon, good rice pudding, lunchmeat,ham, hamhocks. Only at Wrights. The Smalls, Levine,Glover, and Broughton Family will be praying for you. The Wright Family.

No one could find a better person than Elijah. I first came to know Elijah when he worked at the Charleston Air Force Base SC. I was stationed at Charleston during that time. One day Elijah came to my shop and ask if I could help him in obtaining a valve that he needed for the machinery that was used to paint the aircraft. He told me without the valve, the C-141 could not been painted as scheduled. I was able to locate a valve for him. He informed me if I ever needed anything for my shop, let him know.
After he and I retired, I did not hear from Elijah until one day while working with DOT, I was in Cross and I stopped at this country store. Not knowing that Elijah was the owner of the store, I entered. To whom I met, was my dear old friend Elijah. We sat and talk and he made me a rice pudding sandwich for lunch. Talk about good, that rice pudding was what I needed while talking to my good old friend Elijah. During my visits at his store, I came to know his wife Dorothy and his daughter Darlene. Elijah and I would always talk about the old days at the base. Some times, I would kid with Dorothy about selling me her old 1964 Chevy.
When I finally retired from DOT, I did not hear from Elijah as much. In May 2011, I read in the newspaper that my friend had been beaten and shot and was in the hospital. I called and talk to his children Thomas and Darlene about his condition and the hospital he was admitted. I went to that hospital and was allowed to see my old friend Elijah. He assured me he would be alright and was glad I came to see him. That's the last time I saw and spoken to my friend Elijah.
Dorothy, Darlene, Thomas and family, I want you all know that Elijah was like a brother to me. I will always remember him for who he was, a loyal loving husband, father, brother, and friend. My prayers and thoughts to all of you. I know you will miss him as I will also.... Jack Shiflet

To my family: I am sadden by the death of my beloved cousin Elijah Wright. I know I will miss him, but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I know God will continue to bless us and to give us peace. Yours in Christ, Minister Thelma Perkins

To Mrs. Wright, Darlene & family, Mr. Wright was a great community person that will be missed by people from the Tri-County area and many places far away.He was a kind and loving person with concern for everyone.He spent many days serving people when he was not in the best of health. He is at rest now. Remember all the good times you had together and use them for your strength. God will take care of you.

Love,

You are in our prayers.

He would always remind me of my name written in the store window. I am going to miss that! My prayers are with you.

TO: The Wright Family :This little rural area of CROSS has a tremendous loss, not only the community, families but people that Mr.Wright has made impact on their lives.We salute him for his love, kindness,tasks and showing others how to respect self, and you can trust your fellow man. Thank you!!! Deepest Sympathy....

My condolences to your family. Mr. Wright and I have served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Franklin C. Fetter Health Center. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ has called Home a truly, good man. He has always held the Health Centers close to his heart and loved all of us. Remember, the Lord only takes His own and in calling Mr. Wright Home, He has certainly taken His own. Mr. Wright will be missed.

Frances Jamison Taylor

My consolences to the Wright family. I remember the first time that I drove to Cross. Mr. Burton introduced me to Mr. Wright and he made me feel so welcome, truely showing the type of old fashioned southern hospitality which represented the Cross community. He was such a warm and gentle person who will truely be missed. No one could represent the Cross community better.

My condolences to the family of Mr. Wright. He was such an accommodating person. When I would go to Cross, he make me so welcome in an area that seemed so far away from home, but he made you feel the comfort of being at home in Cross. He will truely be missed.

To Mrs. Dot,Darlene, and the rest of the family,The Cross community has lost a truly great man. He was the epitome of what it means to give. I am so grateful that he was such a good friend to my dad, Paul Busbin.He will truly be missed.

I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

We have learn so much from this loving caring man,he will truely be miss you never walk out of his store without having what you need even if you didnt have.the love this man have giving to cross and all that came from different direction you will never know the real meaning of giving unless you knew him.everythime i came around he wanted to try and me and my family together that i didnt know.thank you god for giving us the angel that you lend to us for awhile.to the family i will not try to give you words to try and fullfill your lost but words to let you know that god is still with you and even more in this time of your journey,dont tell the pain of losing cover you from having faith that all will be well.

To the Family of Mr.Elijah Wright: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

"cousin large"
as he was affectionately called by us. I will always be greatful for his stand in the community, but also for helping me to learn who my family are, and the much
encouragement over the years. yes, he will be greatly missed, condol. also from my Healthsouth staff. Marylinda West-White

To The Wright Family,
The Cross Community has indeed suffered a great loss. Please know that Mr. Wright's contributions to the community will be long remembered and his vision for the new health center will soon become a reality. Our prayers are with you.