Melvin Wright Jr.

September 16, 1969 - July 4, 2020

Melvin Wright, Jr. was born on September 16,1969 to Willie Mary Kemp and the late Melvin Wright, Sr. in the city of Fort Pierce, Florida. He met his wife Zelda Spivey in 2010 and they were married in Okeechobee, Florida on February 14, 2012. Into this union was their adopted daughter: Essence. He was the father of four children (Melvin III preceded him in death). He attended Hope Ministry Center and became a member under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth Williams. He was a faithful member. Before becoming disabled, Melvin worked in the maintenance industry. He loved his family and was usually seen with his youngest daughter walking or riding around. He loved to go fishing. He was loved by everyone who knew him. On July 4, 2020, God looked down from heaven and saw the precious gem he had made in 1969 was losing its luster, it had given all the light intended. God sent his angels down from heaven to bring Melvin home so he could renew that precious gem with a new brightness to shine at his heavenly gates. Melvin leaves to cherish his memories: His faithful and devoted wife: Zelda Spivey-Wright (Okeechobee, FL); two daughters: LaQuanda (Justin) Donning (Warrensburg, NY) and Essence Wright (Okeechobee, FL); three sons: Charlie Wright (Texas), Terrance Spivey (Tallahassee, FL) and LaVonta Spivey (Okeechobee, FL); Mother: Willie Mary(Albert) Sibley (Swainsboro, GA), GA), four sisters: Desia Sibley, Malya Sibley, Corene Wright and Jackie Horton (Swainsboro, GA); five godchildren: Daria Kinchen and Dejaih Jackson (Okeechobee, FL); Jalani Dixon (Ft. Lauderdale, FL); Javeon Irons and Jalani Dixon (Swainboro, GA);six grandchildren: Luis and Ruth Arriago and Faith Spivey (Okeechobee, FL), Daniel and Brianna Donning(Warrensburg, NY) and Arliette Micco-Spivey(Hollywood, FL); Mother-in-law: Sabrina Leach (Okeechobee, FL); three sisters-in-law: Chandra (Travis) Johnson (Alva, FL), Sheila (Fred) Bradley and Dorsena Johnson (Okeechobee, FL), two brothers-in-law: Godfrey Wingfield and Alias (Logan) Wingfield(Okeechobee, FL); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home.