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Cornell Wright Obituary

Wright, Cornell Retired employee of Chicago Board of Ed., former employee of USPS, Pastor Emeritus of Church of God Prayer Tower. Loving father of David Wright, loving brother of Elsie Spaulding, Marie Fields, Joy L. Fain, Russell Wright and Yvonne Dennard. Services will be on Wednesday at Monument of Faith Church, 2750 W. Columbus Dr. Visitation 7 p.m. Services 8 p.m. Interment on Thursday, at Oak Woods Cemetery. Viewing on Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery, 773-721-8900.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 14, 2004.

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jerrold arrington

April 7, 2004

a friend,and teacher rest in peace, i will never forget you

Arnold/Glenda Weddington

April 6, 2004

Brother Wright was truly a man of God. He has been part of the Weddington family since time itself. He marry me and my wife and we felt truly bless to have this man of God bless us. He will truly be miss and may God be with you.

William and Marguerite Travis

April 4, 2004

Brother Wright will always remain in our hearts and prayers.He has been an inspiration to our family.We were married by Brother Wright many years ago.May God comfort and bless each and every one of you in your time of sorrow. William and Marguerite Travis

Belinda Robins

April 3, 2004

Brother Wright was truly a man of God, and very inspirational in my life. When our daughter was born, I came back to Chicago to have her dedicated to God, and Brother Wright was chosen to do the honors because of his history with our family. God will comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Arnold & Marsha Weddington

April 2, 2004

To the Wright family WE are praying for all of you,Brother Wright was a blessing to our family,we all loved him very much,he married us many years ago also my sister and my son,he was always there for our family.we will miss him very much.

Dawn Williams

April 1, 2004

David Wright,and family. Brother Wright was truly an inspiration to me and my sisters when I was growing up in Prayer Tower. I will miss Brother Wright dearly. We will be praying for you and the rest of your family.

Dawn, Caitlin & Damarco

Mary Ann Daniels(Beach)

March 29, 2004

To the Wright family, remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Bro. Wright started me on the road to loving God's word.You have my deepest sympathay and he had my deepest respect

Sandra Arrington

March 29, 2004

To the family of Cornell Wright: I am praying for all of you that God would continuously comfort your hearts. Bro. Wright meant the world to me and I loved him very much just as I love all of you. Be encouraged and be blessed and above all stay focused on God's plan for your lives. Love You.

Deacon Joe Arrington Sr.

March 26, 2004

To all of the Wright family, I was grieved to hear of the passing of Bro. Wright. We enjoyed him being a part of our family as we raised our children. He was full of love and had a great knowledge of the Word of God. He lived the life that he preached. You are in our prayers. Love,Deacon & Mrs. Joe Arrington

Raymond/Jackie White

March 26, 2004

We are saddend at the passing of Bro. Wright. Of course, we realize that he is in a much better place BUT the "human/selfish" part of us wants him here. He was such a wonderful, UNselfish, loving person. He has meant so very much to us for SO many years. We are praying for all of you as you ALLOW yourselves a "time to mourn." Remember that God EVEN allowed Israel a time to mourn. Love, Raymond and Jackie White

Joe Arrington Jr

March 18, 2004

To all of the Wright family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bro. Wright. He was such a blessing to me when I was coming up as well as to our family and to Prayer Tower. I am sorry that we were not able to attend the Home Going Services(we are in Paris) Be blessed, Joe & Carol Arrington & Sons

Vanessa McCain

March 18, 2004

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with the entire family. Cornell was always a very intelligent and kind person. The love your family shows for each other is inspiring.

Robert & Joyce Love

March 18, 2004

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. We are praying for you.

Jennifer Love

March 18, 2004

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you. Psalms 55:22(NIV)

Raymond Wherry

March 17, 2004

Have a good rest Big Uncle, I'm going to miss you very much!

Olivia Heath

March 16, 2004

Maria and Joyce, my prayers are with you and your family. Brother Wright is in Heaven with all Gods people from Prayer Tower.

Winifred Robinson

March 16, 2004

My deepest sympathy in your loss.

Susan Adams

March 15, 2004

My deepest sympathies to the entire family.

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