WOOSTER James Freddie Wright was born September 4, 1956 in Orrville, Ohio to the late James and Dorothy Wright. He transitioned from this life peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022.
Freddie accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church, Orrville, Ohio. He attended Orrville High School where he graduated in 1976. He joined the US Marine Corps, traveled all around the world. He was employed at Luk Schaeffler, Wooster, Ohio.
Freddie was a member of Second Baptist Church. Freddie loved all of his children, grandchildren, siblings and friends. He loved having a deep conversation and reminiscing about the past especially sports. Freddie was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes and Baltimore Ravens.
Freddie enjoyed cookouts, traveling, spending time with close friends and family. He had a warm and inviting demeanor that made everyone happy to be in his presence, there was nothing in the world that he wouldn t do for anyone, he always had a big smile on his face and his nicknames were Koolaide and Poochie.
Freddie leaves to cherish his memories; children Doug Thompson, Nathan, Alonzo (Samantha) Brandon, Tanika Wright, Whitney (Elisha) Wright-Vasil. Step daughter; Nikki Chapman. ten grandchildren Sariyah McDonald, Jaylah Ferguson, Aydyn, Laylah, Nylah Wright-Vasil, Jaelan, Julianna Wright, Nevaeh Douglas, Novah Wright-Byram and Braylon Wright; siblings Sandra Wright-Smith, Nora Jean Higgins, Samuel (Avery) Wright, Janet Sanford, Johnny Wright (cousin) Jeanne Wright (sister-in-law)) and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends who loved him dearly.
Freddie was preceded in death by his granddaughter Nevaeh Heaven Wright-Vasil, brother Richard Wright, brother-in-law Rev. Tommy W. Higgins, Sr., cousin Kenny Wright, Uncle Sammy T. Jones and Aunt Cora Jones.
Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the noon service on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Second Baptist Church, 245 S. Grant Street with Rev. Rickey Brown, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Special thanks to The Avenue at Wooster Care and Rehabilitation Center, Alter Care of Navarre Nursing Home, Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare of Wooster and the Second Baptist Church of Wooster.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
Service
Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Second Baptist Church
Visitation
Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 11:00 – Noon at the Second Baptist Church
My deepest condolences. Find rest in God’s peace. Love you all. Yvonne DeHart
Edward and I are so sorry for the loss of our cousin Freddie. We are praying daily for your strength and comfort.
My deepest sympathy. My heart is with you . love you .
What an awesome man we have lost but Heaven has gained! You fought the good fight Freddy and I just know God has you in His arms and is saying “well done my son”.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest easy my friend, we will see you in the morning.
My heartfelt condolences to you all, I pray God give you peace and strength during this time.
Bill and I are so sorry for you loss. Freddie was such a good guy!! Prayers to you all.
Thank you for your service. Condolences to the family.
Thank you for your service. Condolences to the family.
Thank you for your service. Condolences to the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God comfort all of you.
My sincerest condolences go out to the Wright family! I have so many fond memories of Freddie who I looked up to as a big brother! His spirit will be missed!
Fred I know you will now be with your brother and Richard Miller. Seems not so long ago we was running around the south end of Orrville together. I will miss you my old friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Fred was a special person, who was a joy to coach in the 70s.
He was one of the best running backs to ever play football for the Red Riders. God Bless.
Bill & Sara Sturgeon
Nora Jean and Family, I am sadden to hear of the loss of your loved one.you have my deepest sympathy.may you find comfort in our heavenly Father during this difficult time.
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to your family and friends. Praying peace, love, and strength during your journey of loss
May you rest in peace my friend.our condolences to the family,may you find peace knowing he’s in God’s house now. We’ll be praying for you
To Sam, Sandra, and Nora my prayers go out to you and your family at this time Freddy was a wonderful man. Rest in peace Freddy.
Love you always Susie
Sandra and family, I am so terribly sorry to hear of the passing of your brother.
Please know I am thinking of you at this very difficult time.
To the Freddie Wright family, I’m sorry for your loss. My earliest memory of Freddie was in 5th grade when Maple Street Scholl played Oak Street School in basketball. Freddie had about 12 inches on me and was very strong. I will never forget Freddie’s perpetual smile.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all his family and friends.
Sandra: So sorry for your loss. I also lost a brother and still miss him! Thinking of you! Paula
Freddie always had the sweetest things to say to me and inspired me always with his smile and with what he had to say. May God keep Freddie in His loving arms! My prayers are with my family for their strength and comfort during this time of sorrow. I pray God gives you a peace that passes your understanding. Love, Whitney!
Look to the Hills where Cometh your help, your Help comes from Lord, our hearts aches with you in the loss your loved one,Pray God give you peace and comfort and memories to last a lifetime, where you can look back and smile ,and say yes that’s our brother, our loss ,but Heaven gain, love you all.
Our condolences to family and Friends,Pray God’s Strength and Comfort at this most difficult time.much love family.
To the Wright’s: My heart aches losing Cousin Freddie. Five years my senior, Freddie was a big brother whose advice I value still to this day! I pray you find comfort and peace in God’s Good Grace. My most heartfelt condolence, Love you all! Elaine
Praying for the Wright family
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you all at this time. Poochie was a real one.
Rest in Honor and Thank you for your Service
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Freddie will always have a special place in my heart. He was a special person and loved by all.
Our hearts and prayers are you with family!
Our Heartfelt Prayers and Condolences are with you family. May God comfort during this time.
so sorry for your losy thoughts and prayers are with the family,he will truly will be missed
I’m praying that God continues to strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to the Wright Family.
May God give your family strength & peace though this difficult time.
Freddie I’m still in shock that you’re no longer with us but at least I know that eventually we’ll see each other again. You were an incredible person and nobody could ask for a more caring and loyal friend. I thank God every day for blessing me with our friendship and you’ll be deeply missed more than you ever knew hun. When God called you home, he took a big part of all of our hearts as well. Your family are all in my prayers for the strength to help each other through this huge loss and to remember that we’ll all see you again when our times come. I love you hun & I could never express how much you’ve blessed so many of us by being the one person we could all turn to when life was tearing us down and thank you for always being there to help lift us back up towards the light again.