In Remembrance Of
Johnny Wright
Johnny Wright, 75, of Smithville, MO passed away, Friday, April 17, 2020.
He was born on September 4, 1944 to John Henry and Elma Nina (Adkins) Wright in Smithville. Johnny grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He later graduated from the University of Missouri.
On October 13, 1967 he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Patterson. After their marriage they made their home in Smithville.
Johnny worked at Black and Veatch as a consulting engineer for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Shirley of 52 years; children, Jimmy Wright, Brooke Eighmey and Shelly (Brian) Raszler; four grandchildren, TJ, Sasha, Alex, and Jaylyn; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Daxton, Rhett, and Mia; sister, Lana Wright; other relatives and many friends.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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28 comments
Janice Kay (Adkins)McNutt
So sorry about Cousin Johnny’s passing. God be with you & your family.
Kathy Atkins
We’re so sorry for your loss. Blessings to all of you. Greg & Kathy Atkins
Cheryl Kimsey nirtis
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Jeanne Epperson
My goodness. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
Shauna Martinez
We are so very sorry to hear about Johnny’s passing! Our deepest thoughts and sympathy to you Shirley and your whole family! May God comfort you during this difficult time! Sincerely, Shauna & Tony Martinez
Shannon (Atkins) Lo Pizzo
My deepest sympathies to Mrs Wright and family, especially to Jimmy who I remember well from SHS. May the Lord’s grace comfort you with happy and blessed memories.
Barbara Hadley
so sorry for your loss
Johnnie was a good man and will be remembered by all
Mike & Thia Davis
We are here for you, ALWAYS…
Lana Wright
You were a wonderful brother. I will miss you. My prayers are with Shirley and the family. Love Lana
Sasha and Todd Pyles
I’m going to miss you so much Papa! You were the BEST grandpa to us kids. From fishing in the pond, playing at the park, playing board games with all of us, gardening, Halloween parties, and sleep overs on the weekends and through out the summers…. I will forever cherish those memories.
Love you so much!
Mike Davis
Sorry for such a loss. Thia & I are here for anything the family needs.
Shelly raszler
Dad ,I will forever cherish all the memories I have of you ,thanks for being the best father I could have ever asked for I LOVE YOU DAD ,and miss you already
John Mauzey
Sorry to hear if your loss
John Mauzey
Sorry to hear if your loss
Vivlyn M Wright
So sorry for your loss, we are losing too many of our relatives but thank God for the ones we still have. Johnny was my favorite cousin. Didn’t spend as much time with him as I should have. Take care Shirley.
Alex Wright
Thank you for everything you’ve ever done. It was always a great time coming and visiting you, I will definitely miss you Papa.
Love, Alex.
Kyle Kincaid
Uncle Johnny was a great man! Hw will be missed so much!
Tom Summers
I write as a teammate, college roommate and friend. Only we old ones remember what a terrific athlete Johnny was and how unassuming he was about his achievements.
I have tremendous respect for the determination he and Shirley showed by returning to MU after Johnny’s military service to earn his engineering degree,
Great memories of card games in Trimble and a trip to south Missouri to visit his grandparents.
Beth Asher
I am so sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. I was his neighbor for many years. I will never forget his autumn parties and he would take everyone on hay rides to his pumpkin patch. Johnny knew how much I loved home grown tomatoes and would show up at my back door with a flat of them. It always made my day. I also recall going through a tornado. My back yard was cluttered with limbs and Johnny being the neighborly person he was brought his cart down and loaded up the piles I made and transported them the a large ditch he was trying to fill. His kind acts always came at a time we needed it most. Rest in peace Johnny and to his family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Kay Croskey
I am so sorry to hear this Shirley. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jamie & Tiernie Darr
Our deepest sympathy ~
Carolyn Webb & family
Sorry for your loss.
penny l davidson
he will surely be missed–great guy
Shirl Mick
Very sorry to hear this shelly let me know if u need anything
Jim & Karen Cockrill
Shirley and family were so sorry to hear about Johnnys passing y’all are in our thoughts and prayers
Beulah and Homer Cantrell
Love you Little John Now you can be at pease with no pain
kristie hopkins
Shirley I am so sorry for your loss of Johnny my prayers are with you for comfort and peace
Lowell Houts
So sorry to receive this news! Know of my thoughts and prayers as you feel this great loss.