Henry Thomas Wright, Jr.

Mr. Henry Thomas Wright, Jr., a native of Dauphin Island, Alabama, and resident of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 97 years old. He spent most of his life in the Seafood Industry as a Master Net Fabricator for Tide Marine for over 36 years. Henry was a veteran of WWII and served in the Merchant Marines. He enjoyed spending time Fishing and Shrimping. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Rosina Harbison Wright; his children, Walter Wright and Tina Wright Porras; his parents, Henry and Naomi Wright; eight sisters; and two brothers. Those left to cherish his memory include his Daughter, Louise Wright Gazzier; his son, Wayne (Marilyn) Wright; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at New Beginnings Baptist Church followed by funeral services at 1:00pm. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

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