Edward LaVaughn Wright

Edward La Vaughn Wright was born in Screven County, Sylvain, Georgia to parentage of Edward Wright, Sr., and Ruthie Mae Wright on May 17, 1960. He was the only child born to his parents. He was affectionately known as “La Vaughn.” The family later moved to Pompano Beach where La Vaughn attended the Broward County School system. La Vaughn graduated as Valedictorian from Blanche Ely High in 1978. He also received an Associates of Arts (A.A.) degree from Broward Community College, amongst other accolades he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (B.F.A.) from Florida Atlantic University, and taught at Blanche Ely High, as well as a Professional Artist. La Vaughn’s walk of life led him to becoming a member of Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church where he served the Lord in many different capacities. In his earlier years as a member, he served in the Youth Department and sang in the Young Adult Choir. His growth in his walk with the Lord led him to becoming an Usher, and he served as a Chief Usher and remained on the Usher Board. La Vaughn also was the coordinator of the Boys Usher Board and the Male Choir until the Lord called him home. La Vaughn was a member of Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church for more than 40 years. La Vaughn professional career led him through many different avenues. Some of his art ventures included painting for the Fountain Blu in Miami, private art collections that were sold in Jamaica and other countries. His artwork can also be seen as murals in Miami Subs, and Taco Bell. La Vaughn’s work has been exhibited in art shows throughout the Tri-county areas of Florida. To expand and explore his style he attended festivals and art shows. In addition, he worked very closely with designers and interior decorators. When ask to describe his work he calls it “abstract- realism”, because he worked with recognizable subject matter putting “his own twist on it.” For over twenty plus years La Vaughn worked as a staff artist for many area galleries painting customized artwork. His career also spanned as a far as him having one of his paintings being purchased by the one cast members James Gandolfini from the hit tv show “The Sopranos.” After 40 plus years of being an artist La Vaughn retired in 2023. Art was a major passion for him other than being a great father. He leaves to cherish his memories daughters: Nicole Wright (Renell), and Monica Wright, brothers: Eugene Wright, Eric Montgomery (Pamela), Renaldo Montgomery, sisters: Traci Owens (Prince), and Penny Wright, grandchildren: Isaiah Delincia, Delonia, Rony Jr., Amaya, Alaya, and great grandchildren: Jabaar, and Ah’lonia, and Mateo, and Special Cousin Gloria Jackson. La Vaughn will truly be missed by family and friends and all those who encountered and loved him. His art will continue to display his passion as an Artist.

Edward LaVaughn Wright

May 17, 1960 - January 9, 2025