Dimitrius Fransisca Wright

June 27, 1969 - January 8, 2011

Dimitrius “D” Fransisca Wright, age 41 of Carneys Point, NJ passed away peacefully Saturday, January 8, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Wayne S. and Lenora (Wright) Roots and the oldest of three siblings. Dimitrius graduated from Woodstown High School, Woodstown, NJ in 1987. He attended Glassboro State College, now Rowan University. He served as Coach of the Tri-County Midget Football League Association for the Woodstown Pirates since 1992. He worked for North American Machine Works. Dimitrius is survived by his parents, Wayne, Sr. and Lenora Roots of Woodstown, NJ; his brother Wayne Roots, Jr. of Lemoore, CA; his sister Velder Roots of Woodstown, NJ; his maternal grandmother, Mahala Wright of Woodstown, NJ; his nephews Fayzon Roots and Donovan Roots, and his niece Jordyn Roots. He also leaves his girlfriend Cristal Varner of Woodstown, NJ; several aunts, uncles and cousins along with countless relative and friends whom were blessed to have known him. A memorial service will be held 10 AM on Saturday January 15, 2011 at West Park United Methodist Church, 625 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ashcraft Funeral Homes, Pennsville and Penns Grove, NJ. His family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Woodstown Pirates, Inc., PO Box 374, Woodstown, NJ 08098. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com