John W. Wright
John W. Wright, 65, of Lake Orion, Mich., passed away Friday, November 30, 2012.
He was born October 21, 1947, in Washington, a son of the late John M. and Dorothy Bennett Wright.
Mr. Wright was the loving husband of Judy; dear father of Andrew (Katie), Kelly (Adam), Casey (Brian) and Emily (Josh); brother of Gary (Patty) Wright and Linda Craft; and son-in-law of Jean Montgomery.
He was a bronze star Vietnam veteran as well as a career pilot.
Last month, he and his wife were honored as “Michigan Foster Parents of the Year,” having provided 54 foster babies a loving home since 2001.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday in Modetz Funeral Home, 100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, and 9 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Monday, December 3. A memorial service to celebrate his life and inurnment with full military honors in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, will be announced at a later date. Services coordinated by Cremation and Funeral Care by Danielle Andy Belusko, McMurray.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Ennis Center for Children, 129 East 3rd Street, Flint, MI 48502. Please view and sign the family’s guest books at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com and www.cremationfuneralcare.com.