Deacon Willie James Wright Obituary
In loving memory of Deacon Willie James Wright of Norlina, North Carolina, who departed this world on May 17, 2026 at the age of 84. Deacon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deacon Willie James Wright to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his wife Alberta Rowlett Wright; his children, Andre Timmy Wright (Marcella), Elberta Marie Wright and Joy Wright-Benton (Torrance); his grandchildren, Brandon, Christian, Kaitlyn, Trenity, Elijah and Kennedy; his siblings, Ella Wright, Martha Hall, Earl Wright and Robert Wright; his siblings-in-law, Geraldine Brown (Joe), Grace Rowlett, Denise Rowlett, Lola Campbell, Henry Rowlett, David Rowlett (Jannette), James Rowlett (Joan) and Charles Rowlett (Kathy); and his close friends, Levi and Ernest. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the R. H. Greene Funeral Service (109 Front St, Warrenton, NC 27589). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 30th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Whites Grove Christian Church (328 St Tammany Rd, Norlina, NC 27563). A burial will be held on Saturday, May 30th 2026 at the Whites Grove Christian Church Cemetery (328 St Tammany Rd, Norlina, NC 27563).
