Winston Lloyd Wright

His early education began at Porus Elementary School followed by Manchester High. After graduation from high school he was employed at Alcan Jamaica where he worked as an Instrument Technician. In 1969, he was offered scholarships to a university in Germany and to Howard University. He left Jamaica that year to attend Howard University to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering. During his senior year at Howard, he was offered a summer job at NASA where he worked until graduation in 1973.

Winston worked at Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) from 1973 to 1980 and 1987 to 1990. His responsibilities included designing and maintaining overhead transmission lines for the DC area, Maryland and Pennsylvania. He obtained his license as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in 1990.

His career continued at General Services Administration (GSA) where he had several engineering roles, including Plant Manager of the heating plant for federal buildings in the DC metropolitan area. He was a consultant for many projects in federal buildings in and around the metropolitan area, including the White House. During his years at GSA, he enrolled at Johns Hopkins University, and in 1996 graduated with a Master of Science in Engineering Management.

He was a role model for many at GSA, always giving advice and helping others, as well as recruiting others to join the Federal Government. He was instrumental in implementation of the ACE mentoring program, introducing disadvantaged minority youths to science and engineering.

In addition to Winston’s passion for engineering, he believed very much in real estate investments as a way of providing financial security. He was always encouraging his children and others about the benefits of real estate investment.

In 1970, he married the love of his life, Carmella (Joy) Clarke. The union produced three children, Brian, Deborah and Jamile. His family meant the world to him. He was loving, supportive and caring and was always giving advice (not just to family members). He wanted his children to strive to be the best.

The hallmark of Winston’s life has been his enjoyment of music, great humility, honesty and care and concern for everyone regardless of their status in life. He always did what was right. He was God-fearing and maintained that Christian walk throughout his life.

Winston is survived by his wife Carmella, children Brian (Dionne), Deborah, Jamile (Silas), grandchildren Miles, Alex, Isaac and Elijah, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and a host of friends.