Celebrating the life of
George Coursey Wright
November 08, 1916 - March 14, 2008
George Coursey Wright
George Coursey Wright, 91 died Friday, March 14, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a native of Effingham County and was retired from Seaboard Coast Line Rail Road in 1980. In 1935 he was in the Civilian Conservation Corp and was released at Fort Pulaski in 1938 when he came to Savannah. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and the Bible Learners Sunday School Class. He was an honorary member of the Ogeechee River Fox Hunters Club.
He was preceded in death by his son, George Ronald Wright.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Rhena Burns Wright, of Savannah, one daughter, Theresa W. Kealhofer and her husband Jimmy, of Newnan, GA, one granddaughter, Tammy W. Gill, two grandsons, Matthew and Justin Kealhofer, two great-granddaughters, several nieces, nephews and his daughter-in-law, Linda Wright Anderson.
Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 at Calvary in Savannah.
Burial will be in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 13117, Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Rhena, My heart is sad today. I didn't know about George until late Sunday afternoon when I saw it in the paper. I wish that I could be there with you and for you during this time. You and George have been so good to me throughout the years and since I had my stroke in 2004. We have so many good memories of when George and Grady were working and running those trains. Our good times at the Railroad Retirement banquets and trips that we took. My prayers are with you. Love, Mary
- Mary Freeman, Savannah,, GA
Aunt Rhena, I was shocked to read of George's passing. Both of you have often been in my thoughts. You have always been one of my favorite aunts. Our prayers are for your peace. I know that George is at home with our Father. I didn't realize that Therese lives here in Newnan. We've been here now 17 years. Much love, Clyde Jr. & Avis
- Clyde & Avis Loper, Newnan, GA
Dear Rhena, My heart is sad today. I didn't know about George until late Sunday afternoon when I saw it in the paper. I wish that I could be there with you and for you during this time. You and George have been so good to me throughout the years and since I had my stroke in 2004. We have so many good memories of when George and Grady were working and running those trains. Our good times at the Railroad Retirement banquets and trips that we took. My prayers are with you. Love, Mary
- Mary Freeman, Savannah,, GA
Aunt Rhena, I was shocked to read of George's passing. Both of you have often been in my thoughts. You have always been one of my favorite aunts. Our prayers are for your peace. I know that George is at home with our Father. I didn't realize that Therese lives here in Newnan. We've been here now 17 years. Much love, Clyde Jr. & Avis
- Clyde & Avis Loper, Newnan, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
