Mr. Mark Anthony Wright's Obituary
Mark Anthony Wright was born in Meridian, MS to Doris Helen Wright and Ezra Ephrim on November 10, 1965. Affectionately known to all of his family and friends as "Bull', he received his education in the Meridian Public School System. While his official employment was with the Hotel and Restaurant Supply Company, Bull had a "true passion" of working in auto mechanics, re-building, restoring, and tinkering with cars. His hobbies also included gardening.
On November 14, 2023 at Oschner Rush Health Hospital, he entered into eternal rest surrounded by family when he was called home by the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Helen Wright, two brothers, David
Sylvester Wright, Jr. and Lavon Bound, and an uncle, Birtett Moore.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his father Ezra Ephrim of Pachuta, MS; his Auntie-Mama Alberta Moore of Meridian, MS; his daughter Markayla Wright of Meridian, MS; and his son Kamarcus Penry of Jackson MS; and a grandson MarKenzie Penry. Six brothers Charles Moore, Vincent Wright, and Jeffery Wright all of Meridian, MS; Darryl (Robyn) Barfield of Gulfport, MS; Victor Ephrim of Denver, Colorado; and Frasere (Karen) Ephrim of Los Angeles, CA. Six sisters Charlotte (James) Clark, Letha Blair, Sherry (Jimmy) McClelland, Veretta Barfield, and Cynthia Moore all of
Meridian, MS; and Cherry (Antonio) Ephrim of Los Angeles, CA., and a host of aunts, un-cles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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