Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Wright, Ollie January 18, 1928
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Norfolk Journal and Guide,Saturday,Jan 28,1928
The funeral services of Mr. Ollie Wright who died January 18 were held at Shiloh 
Baptist Church Sunday, January 22. Rev. V. V. K. Stokes officiated. Mr. Wright 
had been a member of that church since childhood. Rev. Stokes spoke touchingly 
from the subject “One Step” The societies of which he was a member exemplified 
the high character of Mr. Wright. He was a loyal Mason, faithful 400, and was 
one of the first young men to join the Sons of Norfolk. Mr. Wright prepared for 
his spiritual as well as temporal needs.

The male choir of the church, of which he was vice-president, rendered his 
favorite hymns. Among these was the “Old Rugged Cross”which was most touchingly 
sung. Representative from the Elk’s chorus, Mrs. Rotelia Perkins sang, as gifted 
from above “Just a Little While.” She was accompanied by a very dear friend of 
the deceased, Prof. Robert Wilson. The representative from the Masons sang “I 
Have Done My Work.” Mr. N. A. Bailey, his employer, Messrs. Eason and Griffin, 
of the firm of Smith and Welton, were present. Mr. Wright had for several years 
been employed by and considered one of the best by them.

Because of the extra large number attending the funeral and the limited capacity 
of the church, many of Mr. Wright’s friends had to be left on the outside on 
account of the lack of space. These show the esteem in which he was held. Mr. 
Wright is survived by his wife, one child, parents, one sister, grandmother and 
a host of relatives and friends.

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

WRIGHT, ODIE I9769 Section 4, Block 4, Lot 280, Space SW	0 01/22/1928

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