Dr. John Wright's obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2021 in Newport, Arkansas

Dr. John Wright

June 18, 1922 - May 30, 2021 (98 years old)

Newport, Arkansas

Dr. John Wright's obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2021 in Newport, Arkansas

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Jackson's Funeral Homes

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Dr. John Wright

June 18, 1922 - May 30, 2021 (98 years old)

Newport, Arkansas

John Wright Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Wright (Newport, Arkansas), born in Trimble, Tennessee, who passed away on May 30, 2021, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Wright to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Doctor Leonard and Sally Davidson Wright; his wife Carolyn Graves Wright; his siblings, Lindley Wright, Dr. Leonard Wright, Thomas Wright, James Wright and Sarah Wright Clark; and his son-in-law George Kell, Jr..

He is survived by: his children, Carolyn Wright Kell of Newport, Sally Wright Davis (Mel) of Little Rock, John Clay Wright, Jr. of Schenectady, James Harry Wright (Rose) of Dusan and David Armisted Wright of Fayetteville; and his grandchildren, Michael Allen (Julie), Sara Allen Bryant (Daniel), John Allen (Jill), Scott Steed, Sara Steed Koger (Mike), John M. Davis, Jr., Rachel Wright Jones (Matt), Carolyn Wright Durrett (Matt), Rebecca Wright, Bradley Wright (Amy) and Katie Wright Warner (Craig). He is also survived by seventeen great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jackson's Funeral Homes



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June 02

Visitation

Jackson's Newport Funeral Home
1900 Malcolm Ave, Newport, AR 72112

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June 03

Graveside service

Watson Cemetery
Newport, AR 72112

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