Rev. Timothy Wright Passes

GospelCity regretfully announces the passing of Rev. Timothy Wright “The God Father of Gospel”. The Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer known for his up-tempo praise songs and powerful mass choir sound, has died at the age of 61.

Wright, who was seriously injured in a car crash that killed his wife and grandson, died early Thursday at the Bronx Veterans Hospital.

Timothy Wright was the pastor at Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ, located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, NY. Known for having released many gospel recordings, his latest album, "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus," came out in 2007.

More details to follow. Funeral arrangements forthcoming.

We humbly ask that you keep lifting the Wright family in your prayers.
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