Floyd Wright

November 22, 1937 - November 11, 2017

Mr. Floyd Wright was born November 22, 1937, in Lee County Georgia, to Flate Sr. and Reather Wright. He relocated to Menlo Park, California in 1963 after serving in the US Army. Floyd was united in matrimony to Jo Ann in 1989.

Floyd belonged to Local 300 Union and worked as a cement mason for 40 years for Torrez and H.C. Hansen Construction Companies. He was a very hard worker and took great pride in his work, you could tell from his finished product.

Floyd, also known as "Big Money Grip" had a deep love for music. He was especially fond of blues and jazz. He would sit for hours playing his harmonica or guitar. There's a good chance you may have seen him driving down the street playing his harmonica to his jazz tunes.It was a sight to see! Floyd's family was most important to him, he had special relationships with his grandchildren and great grandchildren .They loved spending time with their "Papa" Floyd creating lasting memories.

Floyd was a man of God. He was an avid member of Destiny Christian Fellowship in Fremont, California. He would attend regularly until his health didn't allow.

Floyd went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 1, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, California. He is preceded in death by: Flate Sr. and Reather Wright (Parents), Ruby and Donald (brothers) and Juanita (sister).

His life and legacy will continue onforever cherished in the lives of his beloved wife Jo Ann Wright. Brothers: George Wright (Gladys), Arthur Wright (Virginia), Flate Wright Jr. and Hubert West.Sisters: Bobbie Cannon (Cole), Reather Miller and MaryAnn Thomas. Daughters: Pamela Evans, Ebony Wright,Lisa Campbell (Tremell) and Libra White. Sons: Terrance Bush, Malik White, David Bush (Marisela), Khalil Attiba, special Grandsons Jamal Thomas and Myles Evans. Extended family member Pebbles Crawford, and a host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Family and Friends.