James Melvin Wright, Jr.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.       Matthew 11:28:30  James Melvin Wright, Jr affectionately known as “Melvin Jr” was born on July 22, 1972, in Hampton County, South Carolina, to James Melvin Wright, Sr and Loran Owens Wright. On Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 50, Melvin Jr went home to be with the Lord at Trident     Medical Center, North Charleston, South Carolina. Melvin attended Wade Hampton High School in Varnville, South Carolina. He was a loyal and dedicated Machinist   at Spencer Industries for many years.  Melvin was a lifelong New York Yankee fan. He loved cars, especially his red and black Firebirds, and his caps. Melvin relaxed by listening to the Blues, “the oldies” which were sung by B.B. King, Billie Holiday and Ray Charles, to name a few. He was an avid lover of Martin  and Sanford and Son.   Melvin will be greatly missed by his family, friends and  the many lives he touched. Being an average jokester,      he could make things humorous even during the darkest  times. Melvin leaves to cherish fond memories, his beloved daughter, Meldeshia Wright; granddaughter, Armoni    Roberts; parents, James Melvin Wright, Sr and Loran Wright; stepmother, Sherri Wright; six siblings, Melinda Wright (James), Tony Wright, Kevin Wright, Chris Hayes, John Hayes (Kim) and Amanda Hicks (Gene); and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great   nephews, cousins and many sympathizing friend

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