John Wayne Wright 77, of Maypearl, TX passed away at 7:12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at a Dallas hospital. John's motto was "Never Give Up," and he fought hard. After a long battle with heart problems, John passed away surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on February 9, 1941 in Elkton, MD to Floyd Ivan Wright and Nancy Emiline Davis Wright. At the age of 18, John married his high school sweetheart, Syble King. He retired from Kroger after 47 years as a meat cutter.
John loved country and bluegrass music, mountains, aviation and sunsets, but his greatest love was his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Linda Wright, sister-in-law, Linda Wright; and his brother-in-law, Johnny Allen.
John is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Syble Wright; daughter, Cindy Hernandez; son-in-law, Joe Hernandez; son, Darrell Wright; grandkids, Sara Sparks, Hanna and Emily Wright and Jose Hernandez Jr.;
brothers, Andy Wright, Billy Wright and wife, Barbara Wright; sisters, Mimp and husband, Randall Logan, and Emma Jean Allen; many nephews and nieces, all who will miss him deeply.
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