Charles E. Wright

Mr. Charles E Wright Sr. was born November 12, 1923 in Cannon, DE. He was the youngest son born to the late Emerson and Daisey Wright. Charles departed his life on February 10, 2015 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wright was preceded in death by his two siblings, Rose Purnell and Steven Wright. Mr. Wright received his formal education in the Pennsylvania school system. He served in the United States Army for five years as a military mechanic; upon discharge he received specialized training in transmission repair and rebuilding. He was employed at Bolan Motors of Dover, was manager of AAMCO transmission of Dover, manager of Goodeal Transmissions of Dover and was a transmission specialist for Delaware Auto Sales of Dover. Brother Wright has been a member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Dover, Delaware since 1955 when the pastor was Rev. George Matthews. He joined the church Usher Board in the same year; he was elected President in 1957 and served until 1988. Mr. Wright graduated with a certificate of the National School of Ushering in 1971 eventually earning his Masters in Ushering. He also holds an instructor’s certificate in the National University System of Church Ushering and became an instructor for the George T. Grier School of Ushering. While serving under Pastor Rev. Rudolph W. Coleman he became a member of the Trustee Board, became President and was President Emeritus at the time of his death. When the State branched out to three units, Charles was elected as President of Unit 3; he also served as Fourth Vice President of the State. At the State Convention in 1979, he was elected as First Vice President. Mr. Wright was State President of the State of Delaware Usher’s Union from January 1980 until June 1989 and was President Emeritus at the time of his death. In July 2014 the Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Dover Delaware named the usher’s board after Mr. Wright. Mr. Wright loved to work with everyone especially the youth. He helped with instructing Juniors and Seniors all over the state teaching the techniques of the Universal System of Church Ushering. He participated in drills and floor demonstrations at National and State Conventions; he also helped to supervise the Unit 3 Juniors. He was known to take the Juniors with him to many National Conventions. During his years of service as an Usher Charles served in many roles; Chairman of the Unit Three School of Ushering; Chairman of the Transportation Committee; President of the Interstate Council of Eastern Region (Twice); Sergeant-At-Arms of the Interstate Council of Eastern Region State; Representing Delaware at the Eastern Region and National levels; Past Chairman for the Board of Directors for the State of Delaware; First Alumni Chairman for the State of Delaware; Second Vice President of National Alumni; Past Assistant Chairman Eastern Region; Past Chairman of Budget and Finance Eastern Region and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the I.C.U.A. of Delaware Inc. Charles was married to the late Florence J. Wright for 68 years. They were blessed with five children; Joyce V. Wright (deceased), Beverly Wright (deceased), Romona F. Saunders (Kenneth), Charles E. Wright Jr. (Clara Pittman), and Samaiyah Id-Deen ,Ardessa (Michael deceased). Grandchildren; Angela Wright Glover (Mario, Sr.), Jerome Anderson, Jr., Jeronda Anderson, Jereem Anderson, Rashad Anderson (Marlo). Kimberly Wright (deceased), Ameedah Id-Deen-Hill (Robert), Taquee Id-Deen, Effat Id-Deen Braxton (Roshard), Yasin Id-Deen. Nine Great-Grandchildren, one Great-Great Grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charles E. Wright, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Charles E. Wright

November 12, 1923 - February 10, 2015