Chaplain Dr.

Jerry Donald Wright

Chaplain Dr. Jerry Donald Wright PhD

(Retired First Sergeant)

Sunrise February 1951--Sunset March 2026

The legacy of Chaplain Dr. Jerry Donald Wright PhD, of Chesterfield, Virginia, born February 1951 in Richmond, Virginia. He was raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia where he joined First Shiloh Baptist Church at an early age. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1971 headed to Vietnam, he served our country with honor and did several tours overseas to include Germany and Korea, he was chief of communications officer, Jerry D. Wright served in the United States army for 21 years. He was known for his compassionate heart and steady leadership. Following retirement in 1992 from the Army, First Sergeant Jerry Donald Wright continued a life rooted in faith and answered his call from God and was licensed and ordained as a Pastor July 2005, Apostle 2007, Chief Apostle 2010, 2016 Certified International Chaplain with the United Nations in New York. Chaplain Wright received several doctoral degrees to include Doctor of Divinity, Doctor of Theology, Doctor in Pastoral Counseling and Care, Doctor of Philosophy in Religion. Chaplain Wright enjoyed teaching and preaching God's word.

Chaplain Jerry Wright was preceded in death by his father, Junious Wright Sr., mother, Maeliza Brumble; brother, Rev. Junious Wright Jr. and granddaughter, Alicia Wright-Nazario.

Chaplain Jerry is survived by the love of his life, Certified International Chaplain Doctor Dorothy Wright PhD., with whom he shared 20 years, three months and 24 days of loving memories; two daughters, Kia Derrick and Caroline Reny (Ryan); son, Jerry D. Wright Jr. (Lorna); two stepdaughters, Zandra Coleman and Zanetta Mitchell (Lee); three stepsons, Lee, Michael and Robert Cavitt; thirteen grandchildren; sister Rev. Linda Johnson (Edward); brother, Dennis Wright (Jean); two aunts; a host of nieces, nephews., many spiritual sons, daughters and granddaughters worldwide.

Chaplain Jerry Wright suffered for a little while then decided to take his wings and be with the lord Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Chaplain Jerry Wright's final celebration of life will be held at Old Post Chapel, interment will follow immediately afterwards at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on August 12, 2026 at 11AM (open to public). IMPORANT - Anyone over the age of 18 entering the installation must present a REAL-ID-compliant identification at the Hatfield Gate security checkpoint.

Donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia and Homeless Veterans of Virginia in his name.