Ellis Jerome Wright, 48, of Lynn, MA, passed away in the early morning hours of June 19, 2019. Born January 10, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Roosevelt Wright of Union, SC and the late Mary Duncan. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by adopted mother, Josephine Wright, who raised and adored him and his brother, Roosevelt T. Wright. Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, April Wright of Tewksbury, MA; his three sons: James Wright, Mikah Cohen, and Jackson K. Wright; his siblings, Lysander Wright of Lynn, MA, Yolanda Wright of Boston, MA, Darlene Wright Graham of Hampton, VA; three nieces, Asacia Rankin-Wright of Washington, DC, Shelby A. Graham of Hampton, VA, and Simmone Wright Washington of Boston, MA; and a special friend, Kate O'Neil and Cheryl Cohen. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, June 26, 219 at Community Mortuary Chapel with burial in Mitchell Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of his father, 315 Lakewood Drive, Union, SC and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at Community Mortuary. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Mortuary, Inc., 361 Meansville Road, Union, SC.
Ceremony Date: Wed, June 26, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony LocationCommunity Mortuary Chapel
361 Meansville Road
Union, SC 29379
Burial Date: June 19, 2019
Burial LocationMitchell Chapel Christian Church Cemetery
381 Kelly Road
Union, SC 29379
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