Joshua Earl Wright was born in Detroit, Michigan, and later moved to

Mississippi at the age of eleven. He attended Northwest Rankin High School

in Flowood, Mississippi, where he completed his education.

Joshua accepted Christ at an early age at Word of Faith–Saginaw under the

leadership of Pastor Kevin E. Wright. He was also a member of Word of Faith

International Christian Center under Bishop Keith A. Butler.

Joshua remained a faithful, longtime member of Word of Faith Christian

Center–Mississippi under the leadership of Bishop Kevin E. Wright. Joshua

served in the Children’s and Youth Ministries and participated in the Young

Men of Valor Mentorship Program, where he was honored as Mr. Esquire.

Desiring to grow in his faith, Joshua attended Rhema Bible Training Center

and received his one-year certificate. Throughout his life, he remained

devoted to God, trusting Him through life’s challenges.

Joshua enjoyed sports and was an outstanding baseball player. He pursued

several areas of study and work, earning an associate’s degree from Full Sail

University in Sound Engineering, where he enjoyed creating music. He was

also a graduate of HVAC training, obtained his CDL as a truck driver, and

attended barber school.

One of the greatest joys of Joshua’s life was his son, Julius Earl Wright, born

in December 2007.

Joshua was known for his kind heart and concern for others. He was

especially thoughtful toward those in need, offering encouragement and

positivity.

Joshua leaves to cherish his memory his beloved son, Julius Earl Horne-

Wright; his parents, Kevin and Leslie Wright; his brothers, Stephen Wright,

Daniel Wright, and Micah Wright; his sister, Melissa (Lamarcus) Lyles; his

nephew, Beaux Lyles; his niece, Dahlia Lyles; his grandparents, Woodrow

and Amelia Hughes; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives,

and friends.