See video from weekend Rev. Timothy Wright services

The media in New York is covering the passing of Rev. Timothy Wright, the “Godfather of Gospel Music.”

Mourners gathered in Brooklyn last Saturday for the first of two viewings for a community pastor and gospel singer, the Reverend Timothy Wright.

Timothy Wright, 61, died on the morning of Friday 24th April, nearly a year after being severely injured in a car crash that killed his wife and grandson.

Churchgoers packed the Grace Tabernacle Church at 1745 Pacific Street in Crown Heights.

“Timothy Wright was the link between the community and the church and the reason why is because he even though he was a pastor he was still a person,” said mourner Bobby Banks.

“His life was so great and so mass [sic] that there’s no reason to be sad,” said Timothy Wright Jr., the pastor’s son. “He’s in a better place with our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven. He’s with my mom and with his first grandson. And his life should be celebrated.”

An acclaimed singer, Timothy Wright was nominated for two Best Gospel Album Grammy Awards.

Now, go to ny1.com to see video from the services held this weekend. The final homegoing service for Wright, a two-time Grammy-nominated gospel artist, is taking place today at Pilgrim Church in New York.

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