Hubert Wright, Sr.

Mr. Hubert Wright, Sr was born on August 15, 1939 to the late Arthur Wright, Sr. and the late Eula Mae Dreher Wright, in Lexington County, SC.

Hubert was brought up and learned the love of God at Pleasant Springs AME Church. He was educated in the public schools of Lexington County and graduated from the former Richlex School of Irmo, SC.

Hubert was a dedicated employee and truck driver for more than 30 years with Defender Service, Inc., in Hopkins, SC. He was later employed by Quaker Chemicals and his most recent employer was Sherer Dental Lab located in Columbia, SC and Rock Hill, SC.

He was a blessing to many and was always willing to help others in countless ways. He expressed his love through cooking and catering and took special pride in watching others enjoy his food. He also enjoyed watching wrestling, gardening and relaxing time in his shed.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Alfred Wright and his sisters, Trudy Robinson and Rosa Marie Wright.

Though his physical presence is no more , his precious memories will live on with his wife, Lillian Wright of Columbia, SC; two daughters, Darlene Thompson of Hopkins, SC and Debra Thompson of Columbia, SC; two sons, Patrick Kirkland and Hubert “Sam” Wright, Jr both of Columbia, SC; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Albert Wright of Columbia, SC; longtime friend, Mr. Straywell Patterson; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends all whom will miss him dearly

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Hubert Wright, Sr., please visit our floral store.