Willard "Jimmy" Wright

WRIGHT, Willard James “Jimmy” 56 of Dayton, passed away tragically with the love of his life AnneMaria Smith, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 while riding their motorcycle living their dream in the Florida Keys. Jimmy is survived by his beloved children, daughters Christina Johansen and (grandson) Dylan FL, Jessica and Shaun Desmarais (future granddaughter) Aubrey of OH, son Ryan Wright of FL. Also surviving are his sisters Carol and Ted O’Neil of OH, Nancy and Ed Koch of FL, brother Larry and Dorcus Wright of TX, and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents Willard Kenneth and Dorothy Janelle (Moon) Wright, sister Kathy Wright and brother Richard Wright. A gathering of family and friends for Jimmy and Anne will be Friday, March 2, 2012 starting at 2:00 PM at the CRESTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH, 6600 Salem Avenue, Clayton, Ohio 45315, followed by a Celebration of their lives at 5:00 PM with Pastor Ed Koch celebrant. Arrangements entrusted to the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME ENGLEWOOD CHAPEL, 675 West Wenger Road. Online condolences to his family may be made at: www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. Jimmy was a Firefighter with the City of Dayton and had retired last June 2011 after 35 years of service. To the man who taught us everything… Dad always believed in living everyday like it was his last. Coworkers, friends, and family will miss you dearly, but you will never be forgotten. We will forever “Wish You Were Here.”