Jimmy Dale Wright

Jimmy was born in Fulton, KY on May 12th, 1947 to his parents Ivin and Kathleen Wright (née Ray)

His father was in WWII, so following in his footsteps, Jimmy joined the United States Army. He served in active-duty service from 1965 until 1968, during the height of the Vietnam Era. While serving in the Vietnam War he was awarded two Purple Heart Medals, the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was transferred to the Army Reserve in 1968 until he was honorably discharged in 1971. He continued his dedication to service and country all throughout his life by serving in VFW honor guards and taking meals to veterans just to name a few. Also, while serving Jimmy was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), which is granted for “consistent acts of heroism or meritorious service.” He is truly the definition and embodiment of a decorated American hero that carried himself with honor and distinction.

He was a genuine hardworking man that provided for his family and retired after many years in the skilled trades as a plant manager in the manufacturing industry. He was also known to be quite an accomplished hustler and professional gambler.

He is survived by his loving children Kelly (Clayton) Rhoades, Donald (Tarrie) Wright and adopted daughter Jenny Richards. Former wife of 24yrs, close friend and mother of his children Ivy Thrasher. Grandchildren Britney (Mike) Ferman, Chanse, Clayton Jr. (Sarah) Rhoades, Rocky, Shelby, Samantha, Joseph, Jimmy, Andrew and the most favorite grandchild of all, loyal companion and best friend, his dog Tiger Calvin Rhoades. Great grandchildren Camrin, Hayden, Axel, Brynn, Kennedy, Paisley and Huxley. Siblings Anita Richardson, Cathy Cook, Gwenda Wilkowski, Bobby Wright, and the late Lee Wright, Eddie Wright, and Corrine Wright.

Friends may visit the AH Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road, Warren, MI 48088 on Tuesday March 7th, 2023, from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. There will be a funeral service at 7:00 P.M. also on Tuesday at the funeral home with full military honors.

For those who wish to make a donation in Jimmy’s honor, memorials may be directed the following organizations by clicking on the links below or envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Wounded Warriors https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Michigan Humane Society http://www.michiganhumane.org/donatenow/

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/